John 6:39 CONTEXT: Chapter 6 is broken down by Matthew Henry as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The miracle of the loaves (v. 1-14). II. Christ’s walking upon the water (v. 15-21). III. The people’s flocking after him to Capernaum (v. 22-25). IV. His conference with them, occasioned by the miracle of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/21/21
In his introduction to the Fall 2021 edition of The Master’s Seminary Journal, John MacArthur writes: Here is the key lesson that runs like a powerful current through everything the Bible says about the New Birth: Eternal life is not a prize for being good. It is not a reward for those who try harder. … More Of Water and the Spirit
REDEMPTION When we talk about redemption, that is Biblical or Christian Redemption, we are talking about the deliverance of true believers from sin. Most everyone, even non-believers have heard John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting … More SUNDAY Sermon Series – 09/12/21
Romans 12 CONTEXT: The book of Romans can be broken down into five (5) S’s; Man’s Sin c.1-2, Offer of Salvation c.3-5, Sanctification through Christ c.6-8, God’s Sovereignty c.9-11, and Man’s Christian Service c.12-16. Matthew Henry breaks down Chapter 12 as follows: Believers are to dedicate themselves to God. (1,2) To be humble, and faithfully … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/06/21
AMOS 4 CONTEXT: Verses 1-5: The husbands of “Samaria” met their wives’ demands for luxury by denying “the poor” justice, and then by taking their land through excessive taxation and usury. These wealthy women (“cows of Bashan”), were in turn using their wealth to enrich themselves rather than to help the needy, unaware that they … More Sunday Sermon Series – 09/05/21
2 Timothy 1 CONTEXT: This is the last of Pauls’ epistles, written while he is pending execution in Rome. It is a very personal letter to a very close friend, it is a letter of great encouragement to continue the fight of faith even in suffering. Matthew Henry breaks it down like this: Paul expresses … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/04/21
Joel 2 CONTEXT: The book of Joel was the telling of God’s judgment upon His chosen people (Israel), the pagan nations that surrounded them, and the eventual outpouring of the Holy Spirit (restoration of God’s people) Acts 2. Matthew Henry breaks chapter 2 down as follows: God’s judgments. (1-14) Exhortations to fasting and prayer; blessings … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/01/21
We share the world with modern pagans who worship the sun—or idolize an imagined primordial Big Bang—so we need to be truth witnesses unto a world drowning in deception and delusion… Source: Transmitting Truth in a Modern Pagan World
As hurricane Ida made landfall (and heads towards us in mid Mississippi) I had the thought of how powerful God is. I for one am convinced that God is Sovereign over all things including hurricanes, even if I don’t understand the why. What I do know is we can count on His omnipotent Grace to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/30/21
The Cambridge Dictionary defines Rage as (a period of) extreme or violent anger. It is easy to see this in everyday life with road rage, unbridled vulgar shouting in public places, and violence in our streets. Then there is our pampered youth; they have things called rage rooms, and scream clubs whatever they can be on campuses today. For many it … More Sunday Sermon Series – Forgiveness in an Age of Rage
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