What Does It Mean to Mortify the Sins of the Body? September 01, 2024, by: John Owen “If ye by the Spirit do mortifie the deeds of the flesh, ye shall live” (Rom. 8:13) The Duty: Mortify Your Deeds The duty itself, “Mortify the deeds of the body,” is next to be remarked upon. Three things are … More Mortifying Sins – 09/03/2024
GALATIANS 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle Paul asserts his apostolic character against such as lessened it. (1-5) He reproves the Galatians for revolting from the gospel of Christ under the influence of evil teachers. (6-9) He proves the Divine authority of his doctrine and mission; and declares what he was before his conversion … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/01/2022
LUKE 18 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter we have, I. The parable of the importunate widow, designed to teach us fervency in prayer (v. 1-8). II. The parable of the Pharisee and publican, designed to teach us humility, and humiliation for sin, in prayer (v. 9-14). III. Christ’s favour to little children that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/28/2022
Philippians 1:21-30 When I saw this quote from Johnathan Edwards I immediately thought of Philippians 1:21 and Paul’s dilemma to serve Christ here on earth or the desire to experience the overwhelming joy of being present with Him. Joy’s Eternal Increase: Edwards on the Beauty of Heaven Dr. C Samuel Storms
John 6 This is one of the longer chapters in the new testament, in fact, the whole bible. We can break it down into 6 major sections: v.1-14, is about the Miracle of Feeding the Five thousand; v.15-21, is the story of Jesus walking on water; v.22-40, is The Parable of Jesus being the Bread … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/10/2021
Romans 6:15-23 Even mentioning the word “slave” or “slavery” in America today can get you branded as a racist or white supremacist. Yet the Bible makes it VERY clear if you are a “TRUE CHRISTAIN” you are a slave to God. Here in context, Paul writes about the choice we have as believers to be … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/01/2021
EPHESIANS 4 GRIEVING THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTEXT Most modern bibles have some sort of heading like Unity of the Spirit (AMP, Unity, and Diversity in the Body of Christ (CSB) or Unity in the Body of Christ (ESV) at the beginning of Chapter Four. While these can be helpful, as a general theme they are not … More Daily Devotional – Ephesians 4:30 Part I
AMP and RVR 1960 BREAKDOWN: The book or Epistle (letter) of Jude written by the brother of James addresses many of the heresies (false teachings) going on and points out the truth in Christ Jesus. The first 16 verses are a warning about these false teachers and their treachery. In the remaining verses 17-25 … More Daily Devotional – Keeping Ourselves
Lo que el impío teme, eso le vendrá; Pero a los justos les será dado lo que desean. (RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Unlike most books and chapters of the bible putting this one in context is hard because Chapter 10 is a collection of wise sayings of Solomon. Yet it does help to look at the preceding … More Dread vs. Desire
One of my morning devotionals included 1 Corinthians 15:55-57. With so many Psalm 51:worldwide sick and dying from COVID-19 I thought it an appropriate subject for today’s devotional. – Mike If you have never been and visited Arlington National Cemetery it is a sobering and solemn trip worth taking. The men and women interned there … More God, who Gives us the Victory
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