JOHN 10 I have often said and will repeat it here, that Jesus was the most dogmatic (modern interpretation) man that ever lived. Here in His 3rd (v.7) and 4th of the seven, “I AM” statements in the Gospels He once again declares the ONLY way to heaven is through Him. Modern men can fool … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/07/2022
REVELATION 4 CONTEXT: Chapters 4 and 5 go hand in hand. They are of course part of the overall vision or revelation of future events made known to the Apostle John. Here in these chapters Heaven itself and the Throne of God are revealed. Matthew Henry comments on this chapter as follows: In this chapter … More Devotional Thought for Today 05/06/2022
HEBREWS 7 CONTEXT: For an in-depth summary of this chapter there is none better than Dr. John Gill. A brief or concise summary by Matthew Henry states; A comparison between the priesthood of Melchizedec and that of Christ. (1-3) The excellence of Christ’s priesthood above the Levitical priesthood is shown. (4-10) This is applied to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/26/2022
CONTEXT: This verse comes towards the end of Paul’s discussion of his work as a minister Colossians 1:24-29. Matthew Henry comments on these verses: Both the sufferings of the Head and of the members are called the sufferings of Christ, and makeup, as it were, one body of sufferings. But He suffered for the redemption … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/25/2022
The question of who crucified Jesus has been debated for centuries and continues today. The Jews demanded His death but the Romans carried out His execution. The better Theological or Biblical question is who is responsible for Jesus’s crucifixion. Romans 3:21-26, Romans 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24-25, 1 Peter 3:18 The above scripture … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/16/2022
Jeremiah 17:9-10, John 16:8-11 Spurgeon’s statement makes 5 unmistakable declarations: Human will on its own is deprave, evil and set toward mischief The Holy Spirit is critical to man’s reconciliation with God The Holy Spirit convicts men of their depravity No man will ever seek Christ on his own accord No man will ever accept … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/13/2022
Can you imagine the national backlash if the sign read Fasting from Blackness? This is not only UNBIBLICAL, it is just plain stupid. It has nothing to do with Christianity, the Gospel, or the indwelling Holy Spirit’s Guidance. First United Church of Oak Park is a merger of two liberal denominations: Church of Christ and United … More No celebration of anything ‘white’ in the lead-up to Resurrection Day
MATTHEW 11 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this Chapter as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The constant and unwearied diligence of our Lord Jesus in his great work of preaching the gospel (v. 1). II. His discourse with the disciples of John concerning his being the Messiah (v. 2-6). III. The honourable testimony … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01 April 2022
The following 15 articles are part of a GTY Blog series posted in Feb and March 2022: Spiritual Fallout Reviving an Ancient Lie Wrong Answers to the Right Question Lawless Christians? Sin and the Work of Christ Sin and the Work of the Spirit The Apparent Paradox of Sanctification Who Is Responsible For Your Spiritual … More “Sin and Sanctification”
1 PETER 2 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down 1 Peter 2, as follows: The general exhortation to holiness is continued, and enforced by several reasons taken from the foundation on which Christians are built, Jesus Christ, and from their spiritual blessings and privileges in him. The means of obtaining it, the word of God, is … More Sunday Semon Series – 03/20/2022
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