Devotional Thought for Today – 11/02/2022

1 Peter 3 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: Wherein the apostle describes the duties of husbands and wives one to another, beginning with the duty of the wife (v. 1-7). He exhorts Christians to unity, love, compassion, peace, and patience under sufferings; to oppose the slanders of their enemies, not by returning evil for evil, or … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/02/2022

Preaching and Criticism: How Does the Expositor Remain Faithful to His Calling

By Patrick Slyman Today, I’m writing to my fellow expositors out there—men who have dedicated their lives to mining the riches of God’s Word, who have committed themselves to drawing their people to the text of Scripture, and who rest on the Spirit to take their lisping words and change their people’s hearts.   READ … More Preaching and Criticism: How Does the Expositor Remain Faithful to His Calling

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/01/2022

Ephesians 5 For chapter, CONTEXT see the link to John Gill’s Introduction to Ephesians 5. In v.18 the Apostle Paul under Divine Guidance from the Holy Spirit informs readers that they are to be controlled not by wine (worldly corruption) but be constantly filled with and guided by the Holy Spirit. The question one should … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/01/2022

When Bats Dine Out at Night

APOLOGETICS James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Th.D. Bats are mysterious, marvelous mammals of prey. Prey-chasing bats hunt for “fast food” using echolocation, a perfect illustration of continuous environmental tracking. Let’s look at seven critical factors and real-time challenges of a bat employing sound to locate and capture its food. Continued at Source: When Bats Dine … More When Bats Dine Out at Night

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/31/2022

CONTEXT: Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary 3:16-21 Here is the condescension, the miracle, the mystery of Divine love, that God would redeem the church with his own blood. Surely we should love those whom God has loved, and so loved. The Holy Spirit, grieved at selfishness, will leave the selfish heart without comfort, and full of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/31/2022

Christians, Let’s Be Honest. Our Excuses For Skipping Church Are Lame.

Of course, a pastor telling Christians not to go to church is like a dentist warning his patients not to brush their teeth. It’s absurd and self-defeating, to put it mildly. MATT WALSH | September 14, 2016 I recently read a report showing that less than 20 percent of the people in this country attend church on a … More Christians, Let’s Be Honest. Our Excuses For Skipping Church Are Lame.

Weekly digest for Gospel Relevance, on October 31, 2022

What We Learn About Productivity from the Ant in Proverbs The book of Proverbs is about wisdom. Throughout the book, the author of Proverbs contrasts wisdom and folly through character types. One such character type is the ant, who is viewed positively and is a model for productivity. What can we learn from the ant? READ … More Weekly digest for Gospel Relevance, on October 31, 2022

Luther & the Protestant Reformation’s Political Repercussions on America’s Founding

American Minute with Bill Federer . On OCTOBER 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted 95 debate questions or “theses” on the door of Wittenberg Church, which began the movement known as “the Reformation.” Luther’s initial objection was to the methods employed by Johann Tetzel to sell indulgences. He was then fiercely attacked by Johann Eck… READ MORE > > … More Luther & the Protestant Reformation’s Political Repercussions on America’s Founding