Yesterday at church it was pointed out that Joy to the World, the famous “Christmas” hymn, that everyone belts out, was not written for Christmas at all, but for the second coming of Christ. The primary reason for corporate singing (There are over 400 references to singing and 50 specific commands to sing in the … More Songs of Salvation
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the … More Devotional Thought for Today 12/10/2022
PSALM 33 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: This is a psalm of praise; it is probable that David was the penman of it, but we are not told so, because God would have us look above the penmen of sacred writ, to that blessed Spirit that moved and guided them. The psalmist, in this psalm, I. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/11/2022
On October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther, a monk who had been at issue with the Catholic church for years over their “Indulgences scale.” So the day before “All Saints day” when he knew the church would be full, Luther posted his now famous “95 Theses” not as a formal protest but to initiate debate. It … More Sunday Sermon Series – 10/20/2022
(This Breakpoint is republished from 8.2.21.) Recently, a denominational leader said to me that the best thing that the Church could do to handle the challenges of this cultural moment would be to “stay in its lane.” That the so-called “culture wars” have been grueling, and the Church is primarily called to spread the Gospel. That when it comes … More The Church’s Lane Is the Whole Cosmos
1 CORINTHIANS 12 Read the chapter CONTEXT from MHCC and Dr. John Gill When one reads these commentaries we find agreement in the theme v.12-26, that Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit is explaining to the church at Corinth that they must not think of any Spiritual Gift in a narrow personal term … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/13/2022
To read John MacArthur’s open letter, click here. Source: An Open Letter to Governor Newsom
2 JOHN 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle here salutes an honourable matron and her children (v. 1-3). Recommends to them faith and love (v. 5, 6). Warns them of deceivers (v. 7), and to take heed to themselves (v. 8). Teaches how to treat those who bring not the doctrine of Christ (v. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/23/2022
An annual survey of Bible-reading Americans shows a huge and terribly sad drop in those who open up the Word a few times a year but a longtime Christian apologist says the dramatic drop lines up with a certain virus from China. According to the yearly State of the Bible survey by the American Bible Society, Americans … More Bibles literally gathering dust in post-pandemic U.S.
1 CORINTHIANS 15 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry describes this chapter as follows: The apostle proves the resurrection of Christ from the dead. (1-11) Those answered who deny the resurrection of the body. (12-19) The resurrection of believers to eternal life. (20-34) Objections against it answered. (35-50) The mystery of the change that will be made on … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/22/2022
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