Yes, posted a day late due to sketchy internet, Mia Coppa. I recently read an article that said statements like this confuse one’s perspective on Salvation. Really? It is clear to me, and I would venture to say, even the most casual of individuals studying Reformed theology that Luther is herein referring to the Five … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Faith Alone” – 12/08/2024
We have all seen or heard of those evangelists who promise those in the audience that if they just have enough “faith” and come forward to have hands laid upon them they will be “healed”. It is so emotionally charged, hyped, and over-the-top showmanship that folks forget, it is all about God and not about … More Thursday Thoughts- “Cessationism” – 10/03/2024
I am fairly certain I have posted on this subject a few times in the past. What brought me to this devotional today (yes bsides the Holy Spirit’s nudging) was the word preceeding Armour in verse 11. Depending on your translation it likely reads whole, full, complete or all. It got me thinking being retired … More Devotional Thought -“Whole Armor” – 10/01/2024
Does the Bible specify the way one is supposed to worship God? The answer is most assuredly yes: Particular elements of worship are highlighted: Reading the Bible (1 Tim. 4:13) Preaching the Bible (2 Tim. 4:2) Singing the Bible (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)—the Psalms as well as Scripture songs that reflect the development of redemptive history in the birth, … More Devotional Thought – ‘consumer’ worship – 09/24/2024
According to Paul Bryan, the author of Who is this God?, “A genuine Christian cannot become apostate. Those who apostatize demonstrate that they were never genuine Christians.” As Scripture says, “they went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us” (1 John 2:19). … More Is it possible to lose your salvation? – 09/05/2024
The First Commandment declares we are to worship God (Yahweh/Jehovah, the Holy Triune God of the Bible) alone. The Second Commandment proclaims how we are to worship Him. Paul in Romans 1:18–32 tells us that fallen humanity’s tendency is not toward atheism but rather to idolatry. Having rejected the God who does exist, sinners are prone not … More Devotional Thought – “Images” – 08/15/2024
Planted by grace, and owing all to our heavenly Father’s care, we may defy the hurricane, and laugh at the fear of drought, for none that trust in him shall ever be left unwatered. C. H. Spurgeon PSALM 104 PSALM 104:16 CONTEXT GENERAL, REMARKS. Here we have one of the loftiest and longest sustained flights of … More Devotional Thought – “Cedars of Lebanon” – 08/14/2024
ROMANS 5 Romans 5:17 CONTEXT OVERVIEW: Having argued for justification by faith alone, these early modern commentators now turn to explore Paul’s explication of the benefits of being justified by God. First, we have peace with God. Because of what Christ has done, our consciences can be at rest, no longer striving to earn God’s … More Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024
First, let me repeat earlier statements in my posts that I know very little about Escatology or the study of End Times. I choose not to do in-depth studies or worry about it, the Bible says it will come and I am good with that. Yet it seems a hot topic amongst evangelicals, so this … More Devotional – “Eschatology”- 07/30/2024
Last week I woke up to this article in my daily news feed: Breitbart News: Poll Shows 80% of Americans Fear U.S. Is ‘Spiraling’ Out of Control Post-Assassination Attempt. These folks fear the once seemingly tranquil life America offered, even promised to so many has vanished forever. I offer a simple explanation for America’s apparent death … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Ten Commandments” – 07/28/2024
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