Is Christianity a religion or a relationship?
June 19, 2021
Category: Theology
Devotional Thought for Today – 06/18/2021
June 18, 2021
For those of us old enough to remember Julie Andrews singing My Favorite Things in the Sound of Music both the song and the thought of all those things brought a smile to our faces (still does 😉) Everyone has things they like and dislike, some of our likes become favorites. When we are talking … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/18/2021
Devotional Thought for Today – 06/17/2021
June 17, 2021
Galatians 5 CONTEXT: Chapters 3 and 4 of Galatians are all about Theology and the final chapters (5 and 6) the application of that in a person’s life. Matthew Henry describes this Chapter as an earnest exhortation to stand fast in the liberty of the gospel. (1-12) To take heed of indulging a sinful temper. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/17/2021
Culture Wars and the Whole Counsel of God
June 15, 2021
My friend Dan Darling recently offered insight on an oddity of Christian subculture. He tweeted, “If ‘stop fighting culture wars’ means rejecting irrational fear and worship of politics, yes. If it means ignoring Jesus’ command to love our neighbors by using our voice and vote to speak and work against injustices that hurt our neighbors’ flourishing, then … More Culture Wars and the Whole Counsel of God
Devotional Thought for Today – 06/14/2021
June 14, 2021
Philippians 3 This has never happened in the 23+ years I have been reading or writing daily devotionals, where two had the same bible verse. So I had to comment on this today. CONTEXT: There are two major themes in Chapter 3, first Paul discusses Faith vs. Works in v.1-11, and then in v.12-21 he … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/14/2021
Seeking the Peace & Purity of the Church
June 14, 2021
REFORMED BOOKS ONLINE The Best, Free, Biblical, Reformed Books & Articles Online Seeking the Peace & Purity of the Church One of the main aims of Church discipline, which should also be the aim of all Christians, is to seek the peace and purity of Christ’s Church. It is not always readily clear, however, what … More Seeking the Peace & Purity of the Church
SUNDAY Sermon Series – CHARITY AND PURITY
June 13, 2021
James 1 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry says of this book and specifically this chapter: This epistle of James is one of the most instructive writings in the New Testament. Being chiefly directed against particular errors at that time brought in among the Jewish Christians, it does not contain the same full doctrinal statements as the other epistles, but … More SUNDAY Sermon Series – CHARITY AND PURITY
Devotional Thought for Today – 06/12/2021
June 12, 2021
ITCHY EARS 2 Timothy 4 CONTEXT: In the final chapter of 2 Timothy, Paul writes about two major themes. The first is quite obvious the importance of preaching the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:1–8). The second section offers personal concerns and thoughts to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:9–22). In order to understand our text, we … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/12/2021
Devotional Thought for Today – 06/10/2021
June 10, 2021
JAMES 2 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: All professions of faith are vain, if not producing love and justice to others. (1-13) The necessity of good works to prove the sincerity of faith, which otherwise will be of no more advantage than the faith of devils. (14-26) Our text for today comes at the end of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/10/2021
Devotional Thought for Today – 06/08/2021
June 8, 2021
James 1 I have written or posted about this verse more than once over the years (see below) primarily because I believe the Bible is true and as such 1 Peter 4:10 demands I take action. Of course, as always context is critical, this past Saturday’s Devotional has the chapter breakdown from Matthew Henry’s commentary. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/08/2021
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