Romans 3 Romans 3:10–11 COMMENT and CONTEXT Do you remember yesterday’s devotional when we unpacked Hosea 10:12? We focused on the last two phrases: it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and rains righteousness on you. Looking at today’s text, we should easily see the contradiction in the Bible. Hosea calls people to … More Devotional Thought – “No One” – 04/02/2025
1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 In the first two parts of this series (see below) our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. I hope … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 3 – 05/28/2024
. 1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 In the previous post, we looked briefly at the acronyms 5 Sola’s and T.U.L.I.P. often associated with Calvinism and Reformed Theology. Let us take a closer look at these titles: . Looking back at our featured text (v.4), the 1st BIG knock against “Calvinism” is that Calvinists, or … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 2 – 05/15/2024
2 Peter 3 2 Peter 3:9 . Some may ask, if God wishes none to perish, why do so many perish? To this I answer that no mention is made here of the hidden purpose of God, according to which the reprobate are doomed to their own ruin, but only of God’s will made known … More Friday’s Feature Quote and Devotional – “But all” -02/29/2024
*Internet issues again so delayed posting As everyone who reads these posts or knows me personally, I am a H U G E advocate of CONTEXT is everything, especially when one is showcasing scripture. You also know I had no interest in the Super Bowl or most professional sports at all. So when a friend … More Devotional Thought – “Jesus did/said What😕?” – 02/13/2024
Last weekend we had the pleasure of visiting with Pastor Cary Kimbrell and the folks at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. During their Sunday school they discussed Psalm 23 specifically verses 4-5. While most folks are quite familiar with the Psalm at least the first few verses most kinda glance over the remainder for … More Sunday Sermon Series – 02/11/2024
PSALM 5 PSALM 5:4-6 CONTEXT To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Nehiloth: this is no where else used in Scripture. It is generally and probably thought to be a term belonging to music, and to signify either some kind of tune, or rather an instrument, and particularly a wind-instrument, as Neginoth … More Devotional Thought for Today – Plus – 01/29/2024
We often write here about the importance of CONTEXT whenever one is reading, speaking about, or especially interpreting Scripture. The following article does a good job of pointing out these nuances. Context, Context, Context Christians can be guilty of making pithy statements of a theological nature that require a lot of explanation for the phrase … More Hate the Sin and Love the Sinner?
PSALM 19 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: There are two excellent books which the great God has published for the instruction and edification of the children of men; this psalm treats of them both, and recommends them both to our diligent study. I. The book of the creatures, in which we may easily read the power … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/13/2023
Romans 8:14 Romans 8:12-17 ROMANS 8 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete): The apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity of sanctification, in this chapter applies himself to the consolation of the Lord’s people. Ministers are helpers of the joy of the saints. “Comfort ye, comfort ye my … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/24/2023
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