Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on July 31, 2025 . Last week, for Theology Thursdays, we studied what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Today’s study focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts. What’s going on in the Book of Acts? Are Christians supposed to receive a “second blessing” … More Holy Spirit In Acts – 08/09/2025
PSALM 103 PSALM 103:3 COMMENT I have never met someone who said no, I am good with my ailment (physical), I do not want to be healed. I have, on the other hand, encountered many who have said they were, in fact, good with their ailment (spiritual) and wanted no part of healing. Although often … More Devotional – “Who healeth all thy diseases” – 05/31/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
TOPIC/THEME Forgetting Our Sins For HIS Glory Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43:25 COMMENT/CONTEXT Our main text today continues yesterday’s reading in Isaiah 43. We skip ahead to verse 25. The most common theme I found for this verse is not the one I listed above; they are more like expounding upon God’s mercy, love, and Grace. … More Devotion – “Sins” – 04/09/2025
2 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthians 6:4 COMMENTS/CONTEXT This morning in Sunday School, the teacher mentioned how difficult reading someone like Matthew Henry can be. Afterwards, I had a moment to speak to him and relate an experience from many years ago: one of my adult Bible study participants said, “You sure like a lot of … More Sunday Sermon Series – Ministerial Duties – 04/06/2025
Hosea 10:12 Hosea 10 COMMENT and CONTEX I had a completely different devotion planned for today (likely tomorrow) until I read this one this morning. This seems like a straightforward command from God for the nation of Israel to once again get its act together. I have never counted (I am sure someone has) the … More Devotional Thought – “Aperio = to Open” – 04/01/2025
Heaven is large but the way to heaven must be narrow. —Henry Smith (1560-1591), English Puritan preacher Bible Truth Behind the Quote:“There is salvation in no one else [other than Jesus], for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12) Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “The ONLY Path” – 03/28/2025
It continues to amaze how many “Christians” believe their mission in personal evangelism is to save souls. Really, I thought that was the job of the Triune God? We are called (everyone) in the Great Commission) to go out and teach (KJV) or make disciples, as most modern translations of Matthew 28:18-20 have it. I … More Grace to You Blog Series – “Personal Evangelism” – 01/30/2025
Today’s Devotion will be slightly different. In today’s in-depth study portion, I will not focus on a specific text but on the concept of a biblical foundation. Most people would say that the Bible or Christ is their foundation in theological circles. While I agree that Christ the Bible says He is more than a … More Devotional Thought – “Foundations” – 01/28/2025
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