EPHESIANS 4:1 CONTEXT The Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:1–16) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the … More Devotional Thought for Today – Plus – 01/08/2024
11:15–16 The inhabitants of Jerusalem assessed the situation differently from the prophet. They thought they were the faithful to whom the land belonged. God claimed the opposite, as His presence was with those who had been scattered. little sanctuary. Or “sanctuary for a little while.” The sanctuary or holy place ordinarily referred to the temple … More Sunday Sermon Series – 11/12/2023
American Minute with Bill Federer . The Declaration of Independence states: “… But when a long train of abuses and usurpations … to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.” The Declaration listed 27 “abuses and usurpations” by King George III. This was supported by the teachings of John Calvin, who … More Patrick Henry “As for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values]. Galatians 3:27 (AMP) Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible
EPHESIANS 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter we have, I. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others (v. 1, 2). II. The apostle’s thanksgivings and praises to God for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing Ephesians (v. 3-14). III. His earnest prayers to God in … More Sunday Sermon Series – 11/06/2022
1 Corinthians 15:8 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments on this chapter as follows: In this chapter, the apostle treats that great article of Christianity—the resurrection of the dead. I. He establishes the certainty of our Saviour’s resurrection (v. 1-11). II. He, from this truth, sets himself to refute those who said, There is no resurrection of … More Sunday Sermon Series – 05/08/2022
ISAIAH 60:12 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this portion of scripture as follows: 60:9-14 God will be very gracious. We must begin with his promise, thence all mercies take rise. Many shall be brought into the church, even from far countries. Christ is always ready to receive all who come to him; and the gate … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/30/2022
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. 15The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. 16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/27/21
1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 15:9 John Owen followed Calvin roughly 100 years later to the same conclusion. Owen’s writings are for many hard to read, but taken in sections they can be easily dissected and comprehended. Here is a good example: But such is the corrupt nature of man, that there is scarce any thing … More SUNDAY Sermon Series – 10-03-21
As Christians should we be concerned with issues like abortion? After all is it not a women’s right to chose? The bible is very clear on this matter and so should you be. Those who oppose God’s Holy Word are corrupt. Isaiah 59:7-8 CONTEXT: Isaiah 59 is a picture of a society in disarray, having … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/27/21
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