1 John 4 1 John 4:10 I am reasonably sure that everyone reading this has heard some cynic say something like, “If your God is so loving, how can they allow _____________?” You can fill in the blanks with words like suffering, disasters, etc. I felt uncomfortable answering those questions for a long time until … More Devotional Thought – “God’s Love” – 02/18/2025
HEBREWS 4 HEBREWS 4:12 CONTEXT CHAPTER 4 THIS chapter is of the same nature and carrieth on the same design with that foregoing. That contained an exhortation unto faith, obedience, and perseverance, enforced by an instance in the pernicious event or punishment which befell them who were guilty of sin contrary unto those duties. And … More SUNDAY SERMON SERIES – ” A SWORD” – 11/03/2024
What Does It Mean to Mortify the Sins of the Body? September 01, 2024, by: John Owen “If ye by the Spirit do mortifie the deeds of the flesh, ye shall live” (Rom. 8:13) The Duty: Mortify Your Deeds The duty itself, “Mortify the deeds of the body,” is next to be remarked upon. Three things are … More Mortifying Sins – 09/03/2024
worldview. A comprehensive set of basic or ultimate beliefs that fit together in a consistent or coherent manner. A full worldview would include answers to the following questions and more: What kinds of realities are there, and what is ultimately real? What explanation can be given of reality? What is knowledge, and how do we … More Devotional Thought for Today – “Worldview Battle” – 08/12/2024
In today’s society, it is nearly impossible to not know someone in Crisis on any given day. The reasons or subjects of the crisis can be many things. Most folks today equate all suffering as a moment of crisis or calamity. Yet nowhere does the Bible promise an easy-peasy life for true Christians. In fact, … More Devotional Thought – Times of Crisis – 06/27/2024
[Christ] can make the dry, parched ground of my soul to become a ‘pool,’ and my thirsty, barren heart as ‘springs of water.’ Yes, He can make this ‘habitation of dragons’—this heart, so full of abominable lusts and fiery temptations—to be a place for ‘grass’ and fruit to Himself (Isa 35:7).” – – John Owen … More Friday’s Feature Quote – PLUS- 07/28/2023
Labor to grow better under all your afflictions, lest your afflictions grow worse.—John Owen (1616-1683), church leader, theologian Bible Truth Behind the Quote:God will not remove His discipline of the child of God until the discipline has accomplished its purpose (see Hebrews 12:5-11). Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, … More Friday’s Feature Quote – 06/09/2023
“Do you mortify; do you make it your daily work; be always at it whilst you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin or it will be killing you. Your being dead with Christ virtually, your being quickened with him, will not excuse you from this work. And our Saviour tells us … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/12/2023
Many today want to twist the Bible to their liking. Skipping the “hard” parts, ignoring the others that do not fit their personal beliefs. No greater sin is committed by those claiming to be Christians than denying the sovereignty and rule of Christ over their lives. John Owen – A Whole Christ This week’s new … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/09/2022
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
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