WHY STUDY THE BIBLE? A quick internet search of Bible Studies, Study Bibles, or even the question Why Study the Bible will leave you with a overwhelming amount of results. I was actually amazed at how many “self-help” as I describe them books there are on how to study the bible. Not just small pamphlets … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/04/21
In his introduction to the Fall 2021 edition of The Master’s Seminary Journal, John MacArthur writes: Here is the key lesson that runs like a powerful current through everything the Bible says about the New Birth: Eternal life is not a prize for being good. It is not a reward for those who try harder. … More Of Water and the Spirit
2 Timothy 1 CONTEXT: This is the last of Pauls’ epistles, written while he is pending execution in Rome. It is a very personal letter to a very close friend, it is a letter of great encouragement to continue the fight of faith even in suffering. Matthew Henry breaks it down like this: Paul expresses … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/04/21
Here is a post from an online friend that I hope you will enjoy. It explains two types of Grace in a very easy to understand way: Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on August 5, 2021 Theology Thursday’s post continues our systematic theological treatment of soteriology; the study of the doctrine of salvation. Our post provides a general introduction to … More Grace: Common and Effectual
HEBREWS 13 In yesterday’s devotional thought, our main text was Malichai 3:6, but the subject matter the same, God’s immutability. Our text today Hebrews 13:8 has that same theme. The ESV Study Bible says of this verse: Heb. 13:8 Jesus the Messiah (Christ) is eternally trustworthy in his position as high priest and as Son of God—yesterday active … More Sunday Sermon Series – Immutability
Romans 8:12-13 CHAPTER CONTEXT: Matthew Henrey Comments: The freedom of believers from condemnation. (1-9) Their privileges as being the children of God. (10-17) Their hopeful prospects under tribulations. (18-25) Their assistance from the Spirit in prayer. (26,27) Their interest in the love of God. (28-31) Their final triumph, through Christ. (32-39) Our text for today … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/05/2021
Here is a 13 part series, first published in June 2018, from John MacArthur’s Grace to You Ministries entitled Keeping the Faith. Note some of the words used in the titles Judge, Discrimination, Humility, Discern are those likely on the hit list of “bad” words for the woke culture of today. Yet the bible says … More Keeping the Faith
2 Corinthians 3 Today America celebrates its 245th birthday. Unfortunately, I fear much of the “Founding Fathers” desires and intent have been lost in translation and we are no longer these “United States of America.” Much of that is because folks have forgotten what true freedom is all about. We have (a society in general) … More Sunday Sermon Series – 07/o4/2021 – FREEDOM
Revelation 3 CONTEXT: Part of the message to the Seven (7) churches in Asia Minor, here in this chapter we have the final three churches Sardis (v.1-6), Philadelphia (v.7-13), and Laodicea (v.14-22). Of the seven churches, both Smyrna and Philadelphia receive no rebuke from Jesus. Laodicea however is the only church to receive no positive … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01 July 2021
Galatians 5 CONTEXT: Chapters 3 and 4 of Galatians are all about Theology and the final chapters (5 and 6) the application of that in a person’s life. Matthew Henry describes this Chapter as an earnest exhortation to stand fast in the liberty of the gospel. (1-12) To take heed of indulging a sinful temper. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/17/2021
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