ROMANS 5 Romans 5:17 CONTEXT OVERVIEW: Having argued for justification by faith alone, these early modern commentators now turn to explore Paul’s explication of the benefits of being justified by God. First, we have peace with God. Because of what Christ has done, our consciences can be at rest, no longer striving to earn God’s … More Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024
The Bible is clear, “true believers” are to have no part in “worldly” affairs. However, this does not mean we are to abstain from the world completely. To completely separate ourselves from the world in every aspect would mean disregarding the Biblical commands to Make Disciples and to Render unto Caesar… The exposition of our … More Devotional Thought – “Evildoers” – 03/27/2024
The following is an excellent article on mental illness in incarcerated individuals: Understanding the mentally ill in prison: Maryland wins award from mental health advocacy group for its correctional crises de-escalation training
When I read the following devotional this morning my mind went not to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse but to the men pictured above. Notre Dame backfield of Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller, and Layden, known as the four horsemen, was the most fabled quartet in college football history. Quarterback Harry Stuhldreher, left halfback Jim Crowley, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/2022
In case you haven’t heard, Major League Baseball is in the middle of a lockout. Later this week, the players’ union will meet with team owners to negotiate new contracts, hopefully in time for spring training. Imagine if all of this haggling over salaries and contracts and terms happened without the players being at the table? What … More Redefining ‘Parent’ is Bad for Kids
Today September 17th marks the day, 234 years ago the founders of the US signed the Constitution. The U.S. Constitution is, regardless of what many want to think, the Highest Law of the land. It says that any “government” official that claims policy, rule, or law contrary to it is illegal. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood … More CONSTITUTION DAY
How Mayflower Compact Influenced the American Concept of Rule of Law Angela Sailor A group of scholars meets this week to discuss the impact of the Mayflower Compact—signed 400 years ago last week, on Nov. 11, 1620—on the American concept of the rule of law. The Heritage Foundation and the Religious Freedom Institute are co-hosting … More How Mayflower Compact Influenced the American Concept of Rule of Law
Psalm 119:130 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: I seem to be stuck on a theme of understanding and knowledge as it relates to God’s Word. I suppose there are worse things to ponder. It is always hard to put the 119th psalm in context because it does not follow the pattern of most other books … More Daily Devotional – Understanding by the Light
Pastors Must Lead in Pandemic Response by Asking Most Basic Questions about Authority and Law, Separation of Powers, Says American Pastors Network Rohrer: ‘Only Lawmakers Have the Authority To Make Laws. Our Middle Schoolers Know This —But Do Their Parents? Do Their Pastors?’ As states experiencing increases in the number of patients testing positive for coronavirus, … More Pastors: Basic Questions about Authority
I theory there are two ways to righteousness. I say theory because the 1st is impossible, that is under the law (Old Testament) to live a perfect sinless life. Secondly and more practical, you can have Christ live your life for you and no longer be under the law. Paul in his letter to the … More The Life Which I Now Live
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