Question: “What does the Bible mean when it says, ‘Do not judge’?” Answer: Jesus’ command not to judge others could be the most widely quoted of His sayings, even though it is almost invariably quoted in complete disregard of its context. Here is Jesus’ statement: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). … More QOTW – What does the Bible mean when it says, “Do not judge”?
PSALM 19 CONTEXT: This song very distinctly divides itself into three parts, very well described by the translators in the ordinary heading of our version. The creatures show God’s glory, 1-6. The word showeth his grace, 7-11. David prayeth for grace, 12-14. Thus praise and prayer are mingled, and he who here sings the work … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/23/21
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. – Psalm 145:5 PSALM 145 CONTEXT: C.H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David gives the best explanation of context: This is one of the alphabetical psalms, composed with much art, and, doubtless, so arranged that the memory might be aided. The Holy … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/21
ROMANS 5 CONTEXT: The Apostle Paul in Chapter 4, clearly explains how man is justified by faith alone. That the works of man have no effect on our means of obtaining eternal life. Here in this chapter, Paul begins his exposition on the results of being justified before God by Faith Alone. Matthew Henry breaks … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/21/21
The woman at the well is a familiar figure to most churchgoers. This poor Samaritan woman from John chapter 4 has managed to gain a semi-regular role in many Sunday sermons and Wednesday night Bible studies. She has been held up as a poster child for everything from social justice to stylistic worship preferences. Yet a careful examination of the passage … More GTY BLOG Series: Profiles in Godliness
The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: Q. 7. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. The WSC confirms what Paul wrote in Romans 11:36, all God degrees, that is … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/12/21
Question: “What is a Christian work ethic?” Answer: Colossians 3:23-25 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”[…] Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-work-ethic.html
Today I want to look at one phrase in Calvin’s Quote, Engrafted in Christ, and what that means to us as believers. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 This may not seem like the most obvious choice for a main … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/20/21
NEHEMIAH 1 CONTEXT: The major theme of Nehemiah 1 is Nehemiah’s prayer. We get that from historical context and written word. Here is the Enduring Word Commentary’s; intro to Nehemiah: A. Nehemiah hears of Jerusalem’s crisis condition. 1. Some 1,000 years after the time of Moses and some 400 years before the birth of Jesus, … More Sunday Sermon Series – 09/26/21
GENESIS 1 CONTEXT: Creation, Sovereignty of God in Creation and as Creator, and God worthiness to be praised are all themes in Chapter 1. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: We have three things in this chapter:—I. A general idea given us of the work of creation (v. 1, 2). II. A particular account … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/22/21
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