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
Does the Bible specify the way one is supposed to worship God? The answer is most assuredly yes: Particular elements of worship are highlighted: The following article makes some excellent points on how modern worship is undermining that which God has ordered. INTRO Alistair Begg warns rise of ‘consumer’ worship eroding biblical engagement in congregational … More Devotional Thought – ‘consumer’ worship – 09/24/2024
Preaching ought to reflect our conviction that God’s Word is infallible and inerrant. If we believe that “all Scripture is inspired by God” and inerrant, must we not be equally committed to the reality that it is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be … More Expository Preaching and Evangelistic Opportunities – 08/13/2024
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