Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Yesterday’s posts included one from Todd Linn, entitled, Grace: Common And Effectual. The theme was soteriology, the study of the doctrine of salvation. As I have noted before some 231 million Americans claim to be “Christian” and therefore saved by Grace. The question is are they assured of that Salvation? 2 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians … More Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Devotional Thought for Today – 08/18/2021

Romans 11 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments; The rejection of the Jews is not universal. (1-10) God overruled their unbelief for making the Gentiles partakers of gospel privileges. (11-21) The Gentiles cautioned against pride and unbelief, The Jews shall be called as a nation, and brought into God’s visible covenant again. (22-32) A solemn adoring of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/18/2021

Without Faith

This is an interesting verse found two verses into the what is commonly referred to as the “Hero’s of Faith” portion of the Book of Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews has just finished telling us about two great men of “faith” Able and Enoch when he shifts gears and writes this.  So first things first … More Without Faith

Is Calling on the Lord’s Name All It Takes to Be Saved?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series  In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on October 7, 2015. … More Is Calling on the Lord’s Name All It Takes to Be Saved?

Reason of the Hope

Now who is there to hurt you if you become enthusiastic for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled … More Reason of the Hope

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 21 & 22 February

FAITH AND HOPE Faith and hope 1 Peter 1:21)  Hope is never ill when faith is well. –  John Bunyan What trust believes by faith, it waits for by hope. – Robert Mossom  Faith comes by hearing, hope by experience. Faith fights for doctrine, hope for reward. – John Bunyan  PRESUMPTION  The soul that doeth…presumptuously… … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 21 & 22 February