1 THESSALONIANS 2 CONTEXT: Overall as Paul’s letter go this one is pretty upbeat. Paul in the beginning chapters (1-3) makes a case for why he has desired but been unable to visit them. He commends them for their faithfulness. The remainder of the book is about encouragement, faith, and hope in anticipation of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/03/21
Psalm 138 CONTEXT: Most modern Bibles have some heading that gives us a theme for this Psalm. All agree it is a Psalm of David and most have a heading something like “A Grateful Heart”. Spurgeon’s general comments as follows: In full confidence, David is prepared to own his God before the gods of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/29/2021
ACTS 4 Here, I. Peter and John are taken up, upon a warrant from the priests, and committed to jail, Acts 4:1-4. II. They are examined by a committee of the great Sanhedrin, Acts 4:5-7. III. They bravely avow what they have done, and preach Christ to their persecutors, Acts 4:8-12. IV. Their persecutors, being unable … More Devotioinal Thought for Today – 03/15/2021
COLOSSIANS 3 The book of Colossians describes Christ as superior to all other teachers, faiths, and philosophies. In this letter, written from prison, Paul once again tackles false teachings. Among these errors claim that Christians need to give up all physical enjoyments, that they should worship angels, and that they need to rely on the … More Sunday Sermon Series – The Indwelling Word
2 PETER 1 The first chapter of Peter’s second epistle can be broken down as follows: v.1-2 – Peter Introduces himself as an Apostle and bondservant of Christ v.3-4 – The theme or Thesis of the Book, God has called and equipped His saints v.5-11 – The means for Growth in Christ v. 12-21 – … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/12/2021
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 This portion of 1 Thessalonians 5 can be divided into two sections; v.12-22 and v.23-28. The first is a series of exhortations or final instructions on how to live as faithful believers pending the return of Christ. The latter is Pauls’s final salutation and blessing to the church. The two are fully … More Devotional thought for Today – 03/04/2021
Why did you not answer my prayer, Lord? Why are you not easing my pain? Why are you not taking away my sorrow? I’ve asked with tears. I’ve asked with hope. I’ve asked in faith. I know You have the power to grant my request. I know You love me. So, why have You not … More When God Says No To Earnest Prayers
Yup, “I just got up this morning and decided to be DUMB all day” is something we hear every day from friends, family, and neighbors, right? Of course not, we rise each day hoping to act smarter than the day before. TRUE Wisdom is, first and foremost, from the Lord. When you desire wisdom, go … More 10 Key Bible Verses on Wisdom and Discernment
Romans 6:15-23 Even mentioning the word “slave” or “slavery” in America today can get you branded as a racist or white supremacist. Yet the Bible makes it VERY clear if you are a “TRUE CHRISTAIN” you are a slave to God. Here in context, Paul writes about the choice we have as believers to be … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/01/2021
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…we live in a day of “Mere Christianity,” when believers want to know the bare minimum required to believe in order to be saved. Easy believism is all most professing Christians seek… Why Every Believer Needs Systematic Theology The Puritan William Ames said that theology is the doctrine of living unto God. Wilhelmus à … More
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