1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 Last night I was bored and decided to watch a series on Amazon Prime about Billy the Kid. At one point, I think in episode 3 or 4, a young woman expounds upon the evils of Calvinism, saying her family was in this cult. (Listening between the lines it … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 1 – 05/13/2024
Prayer Focus Update is a monthly information bulletin with up-to-date news on the persecuted Church to help Christians pray for their suffering brothers and sisters. You can use this for prayer groups, your own information, and for inclusion in church magazines. It is available in various formats on the Barnabas Aid website or can be sent through … More Pray for the Persecuted Church – January 2023
1 John 3:1–2 1 John appears to be my favorite book in the Bible. I have written, preached, and taught more out of it than any other. There is something about their simplicity of the theme, Love and Fellowship with God (and like-minded believers) that just appeals to me. Our text for today (along with … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/24/2021
AMP and RVR 1960 These things are the new heaven and earth spoken of in by Christ in verses 1-6. Note the action expected of believers, we are to be overcomers, in a world of evil lawlessness. I recently read an article entitled Why the Church Needs Gentle Shepherds and while I understand the premise I … More Devotional Thoughts for Today – 9/23/20
I have an early morning job today so no expository devotional just two verses to meditate upon: Revelation 22:12-16 (AMP and RVR 1960) Revelation 3:11 (AMP and RVR 1960) Christ says His return when it happens (no one not even He knows Matthew 24:36 the exact time) will be quick and we must be prepared. … More Anticipation and Determination
At least seven Christians killed as Boko Haram strikes villages in Far North Cameroon At least seven Christians were killed as gangs of around 300 Boko Haram militants raided five Christian villages in Far North Cameroon, reports a Barnabas contact. Read full article Nigerian Christian bride and friends murdered in jihadi ambush on way to … More News updates on the persecuted Church
Carolina Sandell Berg: Songs out of Tragedy Psalm 46 declares, “God is my refuge, an ever present help in time of trouble.” There was once a young Swedish woman who, like the Psalmist, learned early in life to trust in the Lord’s strength each day to help her overcome her troubles and trials. Her name … More Today in Church History
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [a]Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! 25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control … More Running Our Race!
JIM SCOTT ORRICK Perseverance of the Saints SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 The following article is taken from the chapter on Perseverance in Jim Scott Orrick’s upcoming book, Mere Calvinism. Used by permission. The Danger of Doctrinal Reduction The doctrine of perseverance is like a golden crown that adorns the glorious body of God’s sovereign grace. There are more than a few … More Perseverance of the Saints
Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. – – James 1:12 (CSB) A friend shared this picture today on FB and I thought it such a good quote I had to share and decided to add … More Perseverance
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