Last week on Dec 8th, we posted a devotional on Psalm 8, that began with a quote from C.H. Spurgeon that appears to indicate he was opposed to Christmas. After a discussion with someone who read the post and read it over again, I realize how easily this impression could be left, which was not … More Devotional Thought for Today -12/13/21
Question: “What was the star of Bethlehem?” Answer: The star of Bethlehem is associated with the birth of Christ and the visit of the magi (wise men) as recorded in Matthew 2:1–12. The text implies the star of Bethlehem appeared only to the magi in the East (most likely the area of Persia, or modern-day Iran). There is … More “What was the star of Bethlehem?”
ROMANS 2 CONTEXT: Chapter 1 of Romans was a great condemnation of man for a variety of sins. Here in Chapter 2, Paul makes clear to the Jewish people that they too, living under the law will be condemned. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: The scope of the first two chapters of this … More Sunday Sermon Series – 12/12/21
I read another of those posts extolling how great an “experience” this person had a church the previous Sunday and how filled and moved with the Holy Spirit they were. I wanted to scream how unbiblical. Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 1 Q: What is the chief end of man?A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God,1 and to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/10/21
Every person of faith struggles with this. When terrible things happen to good people (a tragic event, a loved one dies or gets cancer, etc.), the question is always there: Why would God allow this to happen? Well, this is important—it’s the wrong way to approach your faith. Dennis has spent years examining this topic … More How could God allow such horrible things?
It’s troubling, says a Christian apologist and author, that large percentages of Catholics, Christians from mainline denominations, and – to a lesser degree – evangelicals believe people can get to heaven even if they don’t believe in God. READ MORE > > >
When it can be proved that the observance of Christmas, Whitsuntide, and other Popish festivals was ever instituted by a divine statute, we also will attend to them, but not till then. I came across this quote from the great preacher C.H. Spurgeon this morning and had to investigate further. PSALM 81 CONTEXT: I propose that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/21
Romans 3 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: CONTEXT: The above image makes a lighthearted seasonal attempt to poke fun at Calvinists’ and the Biblical truth that all are woefully guilty of sin. It is however a serious topic and one that cartoons aside should never be taken lightly. Matthew … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/07/21
3 Questions about Regeneration Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley Regeneration is Trinitarian grace, involving the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in one divine act. It is often ascribed to God the Father, to whom the regenerate relate as his children… Keep Reading
PSALM 51 CONTEXT: First we will look at C.H. Spurgeon’s explanation: TITLE. To the Chief Musician. Therefore not written for private meditation only, but for the public service of song. Suitable for the loneliness of individual penitence, this matchless Psalm is equally well adapted for an assembly of the poor in spirit. A Psalm of David. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/06/21
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