Not sure why but it finally registered this morning, that the eve of Christ’s birth is just one week away. In the following Pastor John MacArthur answers the question, Why was Jesus born? Why was Jesus born? We know where he was born. We know when he was born. We sing songs celebrating that he was born. But why was he born? One … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/17/2021
It’s been almost 22 months since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, a catastrophic turn that upended life as we knew it. Almost overnight, offices emptied out, businesses shut down and schools and churches were forced to go online, if at all. “Fifteen days to flatten the curve” turned to months and then a … More Stop Using COVID As an Excuse to Not Go to Church
Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. In context, Paul is speaking about the ever present struggle between the desire to do right(eous) acts and the our natural desires that are evil. This is far from an isolated … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/14/2021
Question: “What was the star of Bethlehem?” Answer: The star of Bethlehem is associated with the birth of Christ and the visit of the magi (wise men) as recorded in Matthew 2:1–12. The text implies the star of Bethlehem appeared only to the magi in the East (most likely the area of Persia, or modern-day Iran). There is … More “What was the star of Bethlehem?”
ROMANS 2 CONTEXT: Chapter 1 of Romans was a great condemnation of man for a variety of sins. Here in Chapter 2, Paul makes clear to the Jewish people that they too, living under the law will be condemned. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: The scope of the first two chapters of this … More Sunday Sermon Series – 12/12/21
There are particular types of “Christians” or should I say self proclaimed christians these days that will tell you one of two arguments; 1) All I need is my Bible I need no other “book” to guide me or 2) I have no need for education (seminary) the Bible and the Holy Spirit’s calling is … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/09/21
It’s troubling, says a Christian apologist and author, that large percentages of Catholics, Christians from mainline denominations, and – to a lesser degree – evangelicals believe people can get to heaven even if they don’t believe in God. READ MORE > > >
3 Questions about Regeneration Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley Regeneration is Trinitarian grace, involving the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in one divine act. It is often ascribed to God the Father, to whom the regenerate relate as his children… Keep Reading
JOHN 8 CONTEXT: John chapter 8 can be divided into many little sub-topics as follows: v.1-11 Adulterous Woman v.12-20 Second I AM declaration v.21-30 Needs to Die to Sinv.31-36 KNow the Truth that sets you freev.37-42 Abraham’s seedv.43-47 Children of Satan v.48-55 Jesus a Samaritan v.56-59 Third I AM Declaration While Matthew Henry breaks is down as follows: In this chapter we have, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/04/2021
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
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