1 Corinthians 15:8 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments on this chapter as follows: In this chapter, the apostle treats that great article of Christianity—the resurrection of the dead. I. He establishes the certainty of our Saviour’s resurrection (v. 1-11). II. He, from this truth, sets himself to refute those who said, There is no resurrection of … More Sunday Sermon Series – 05/08/2022
Why are evolutionists surprised to learn that birds are intelligent, careful, and very caring? Birds communicate among themselves, use tools, and often demonstrate altruism (unselfishly caring for others)—sometimes risking their own welfare to care for a neighbor in need.1 Yet, if evolutionists would take Scripture seriously, especially Genesis, they would not be surprised, because Christ bioengineered … More Altruistic Birds Embarrass Evolutionists
According to Theodoret of Cyrrhus, on January 1, A.D. 404, an ascetic monk named Telemachus jumped to the floor of the arena during a gladiatorial match and begged the competitors to stop. The crowd was so angry at the interruption that they stoned him to death. When Christian Emperor Honorius heard about Telemachus’ act of bravery, he … More Taking Unpopular Stands in a Strange New World
Society loves to play the blame game, just look at our current administration blaming everyone and anything for inflation and all other woes. Here as this survey points out only 2% of those claiming to be Christian parents actually hold a Biblical or Christian Worldview. So if we are going to have to play the … More Barna: Survey of ‘Christian’ parents should shame the Church
CONTEXT: This verse comes towards the end of Paul’s discussion of his work as a minister Colossians 1:24-29. Matthew Henry comments on these verses: Both the sufferings of the Head and of the members are called the sufferings of Christ, and makeup, as it were, one body of sufferings. But He suffered for the redemption … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/25/2022
PSALM 84 CONTEXT: Spurgeon’s Treasury: TITLE AND SUBJECT. To the Chief Musician upon Gittith. A Psalm for the sons of Korah. This Psalm well deserved to be committed to the noblest of the sons of song. No music could be too sweet for its theme, or too exquisite in sound to match the beauty of its … More Sunday Sermon Series – 04/24/2022
An annual survey of Bible-reading Americans shows a huge and terribly sad drop in those who open up the Word a few times a year but a longtime Christian apologist says the dramatic drop lines up with a certain virus from China. According to the yearly State of the Bible survey by the American Bible Society, Americans … More Bibles literally gathering dust in post-pandemic U.S.
1 Corinthians 1 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The preface or introduction to the whole epistle, ver 1-9. II. One principal occasion of writing it hinted, namely, their divisions and the origin of them, ver 10-13. III. An account of Paul’s ministry among them, which was principally preaching the gospel, ver … More Devotional Thought for Today -04/23/2022
1 CORINTHIANS 15 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry describes this chapter as follows: The apostle proves the resurrection of Christ from the dead. (1-11) Those answered who deny the resurrection of the body. (12-19) The resurrection of believers to eternal life. (20-34) Objections against it answered. (35-50) The mystery of the change that will be made on … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/22/2022
Today I am deviating from my usual, context, context, context simply because as I am getting older, I realize the following is fast becoming true for me as it was for King David. Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although they covered him with clothes, he could not get warm. 1 … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/21/2022
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