We must be exceptionally careful in the matter of comparing Scripture with Scripture. The Bible never contradicts itself. We must never base our doctrine upon one statement only; or to put it in another way, our doctrine must never be so formulated as to be in conflict with any other statement of Scripture or to … More Friday Feature Quote – “Why Doctrine Matters” – 12/26/2025
COMMENTS As Christmas fast approaches, I can think of no better time to consider the Doctrine of Adoption. We, the elect of God, are only able to be called to adoption by the blood of Christ sacrificed at Calvary. It is fitting we celebrate His birth and reflect upon how we become Sons (and daughters) … More Study – “Adoption” – 12/22/2025
1 John 4 1 John 4:1 COMMENTS and COMMENTARIES I have often written on this doctrine because I am convinced discernment should be a part of every Christians daily life. It is how we make judgments based upon our Biblical worldview. Look at the progression of Webster’s dictionary below. Note that no negative connotation (discrimination) … More Devotion/Study – “Discernment” – 12/08/2025
COMMENT Last week, we examined what I titled “Death of the Law.” As in today’s Devotional, I relied on John MacArthur’s book, Before the Face of God, and the Baptist Catechism for the foundation of the post. Today, the sources remain the same, as the devotional is another of MaArthur’s from the same book. Here, … More Devotion/Study – “Usefulness of God’s Law” – 09/30/2025
Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on July 31, 2025 . Last week, for Theology Thursdays, we studied what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Today’s study focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts. What’s going on in the Book of Acts? Are Christians supposed to receive a “second blessing” … More Holy Spirit In Acts – 08/09/2025
. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
Unfathomable oceans of grace are in Christ for you. Dive and dive again — you will never come to the bottom of these depths! Short, pithy gems from Robert Murray McCheyne, 1813-1843 https://www.gracegems.org/ Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,Freely bestowed on all who believe!All who are longing to see His face,Will you this moment His grace receive? Verse 3, … More Friday Feature Quote – “Sola Gratia” – 01/03/2025
It may seem a little crazy but when I saw this morning’s Bible verse on my LOGOS home page, my first thoughts were folks think they know what they desire but rarely find what they want. My mind wandered to You’re The One That I Want (From “Grease”) and “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking … More Devotional/STUDY Thought for Today – “Desire” – 11/20/2024
We have all seen or heard of those evangelists who promise those in the audience that if they just have enough “faith” and come forward to have hands laid upon them they will be “healed”. It is so emotionally charged, hyped, and over-the-top showmanship that folks forget, it is all about God and not about … More Thursday Thoughts- “Cessationism” – 10/03/2024
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