I’m not sure the proper question is “Do I have to join a church to be a Christian?” Rather, “What is my attitude toward the local church and what does that say about my commitment to Christ?” Source: Must I Join a Church to be a Christian?
Romans 8:12-13 CHAPTER CONTEXT: Matthew Henrey Comments: The freedom of believers from condemnation. (1-9) Their privileges as being the children of God. (10-17) Their hopeful prospects under tribulations. (18-25) Their assistance from the Spirit in prayer. (26,27) Their interest in the love of God. (28-31) Their final triumph, through Christ. (32-39) Our text for today … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/05/2021
Here is a 13 part series, first published in June 2018, from John MacArthur’s Grace to You Ministries entitled Keeping the Faith. Note some of the words used in the titles Judge, Discrimination, Humility, Discern are those likely on the hit list of “bad” words for the woke culture of today. Yet the bible says … More Keeping the Faith
2 Corinthians 3 Today America celebrates its 245th birthday. Unfortunately, I fear much of the “Founding Fathers” desires and intent have been lost in translation and we are no longer these “United States of America.” Much of that is because folks have forgotten what true freedom is all about. We have (a society in general) … More Sunday Sermon Series – 07/o4/2021 – FREEDOM
Chuck Colson would often say that the greatest gift Christianity gave the world other than the message of salvation is the idea of the image of God. It is important for Christians to know and understand the image of God for three distinct reasons… Source: How the Image of God Offers Freedom
1 Peter 2 Christ: The Living Stone “Coming to [Christ] as to a living stone” (1 Pet. 2:4). Jesus is the only source of eternal life and the foundation upon which the church is built. Peter’s description of Christ as “a living stone” is paradoxical because stones aren’t alive. In fact, we sometimes speak of something … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/03/2021
Revelation 3 CONTEXT: Part of the message to the Seven (7) churches in Asia Minor, here in this chapter we have the final three churches Sardis (v.1-6), Philadelphia (v.7-13), and Laodicea (v.14-22). Of the seven churches, both Smyrna and Philadelphia receive no rebuke from Jesus. Laodicea however is the only church to receive no positive … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01 July 2021
Ephesians 3 CONTEXT: 1 The first three chapters of Ephesians are doctrinal, the last three are practical. Chapter 3 begins the transition from a Christian understanding of salvation, grace, and the power of Christ into a practical guide for Christian living. To make the transition, in this chapter, Paul refers to his own calling by … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/30/2021
CAME ACROSS THIS TODAY AND FOUND IT TO BE AN OUTSTANDING ARTICLE! In his book, The Patient Ferment of the Early Church, Alan Kreider makes the case that the substantial growth of Christianity from the resurrection of Christ through the 300’s was tied to the church’s emphasis on the patient ethical formation of believers. According to … More Evangelism, The Church, and Early Christian Ethics
Psalm 138 CONTEXT: Most modern Bibles have some heading that gives us a theme for this Psalm. All agree it is a Psalm of David and most have a heading something like “A Grateful Heart”. Spurgeon’s general comments as follows: In full confidence, David is prepared to own his God before the gods of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/29/2021
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