Matthew 7:1-6 Context: Matthew 7:1–6 delivers Jesus’ declaration that His followers must not pronounce God’s judgment on each other. Those who do try to take God’s role in this way will be judged in the same way themselves. Human beings are not qualified to pronounce judgment because they are blind to their own sin. To … More Sunday Sermon Series – Right Judgement
There’s a section in John Calvin’s two-volume edition of his Institutes of the Christian Religion called “John Calvin to the Reader.” In just four short pages, Calvin provides many insights and takeaways on success. Here are five of those takeaways. 1. We should not presume Source: Insights on Success from John Calvin
Psalm 121:7-8 (KJV and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: This is another of those verses often taken greatly out of context. As I have an EARLY morning appointment, I will offer a few trusted commentaries today instead of my normal exposition. Suffice it to say that on the surface the phase above, taken on it own, seems … More Daily Devotional – Preserved From Evil
A Man on Mission John Calvin’s gaze was Godward. He was a pious man, driven by God’s majesty and a love for Scripture. His holy pursuit, as we shall see, was to live according to Isaiah’s timeless wisdom, “… But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite … More A Man on Mission
Sovereign Grace and Man’s Responsibility August 1, 1858 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) “But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. But to Israel he saith, all day long I have stretched forth my hands unto … More God’s Sovereignty and Man
It is easy to thank God for the big things in life. Here David reminds us that we should have a start everyday attitude of praise for the one who has redeemed our souls. – Mike Bendice, alma mía, a Jehová, Y bendiga todo mi ser su santo nombre. 2 Bendice, alma mía, a Jehová, Y … More Daily Devotional – Bless the Lord
Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. (KJV) Guíame, Jehová, en tu justicia, a causa de mis enemigos; Endereza delante de mí tu camino. (RVR 1960) Context: This is a Psalm or prayer v.1 Give ear to my words, O Lord, v.2 Hearken unto the voice … More Daily Devotional – Lead Me O Lord
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument], And before you were born I consecrated you [to Myself as My own]; I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” (AMP) Antes que te formase en el vientre te conocí, y antes que … More Daily Devotion – Known, Set Apart and Appointed
Image Source If I had to pick a parallel New Testament verse that helps (me) get the message of Isaiah 59:1-2 it has to be Romans 8:38-39. I know some of you are scratching your heads thinking what is he thinking but hear me out. Like most folks I read Romans and am greatly reassured. … More God’s Love
Matthew 23:23–24 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees…you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness” (v. 23). The Social Gospel movement, which arose in America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries under the inspiration of theological liberalism, downplayed sin and reduced … More Weightier Matters of the Law
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