2 Timothy 1:8-10 ESV “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, … Continue reading Are you Embarrassed by the Gospel of Christ?
Year: 2023
Examining Our Inputs
Philippians 4:8-9 ESV “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the … Continue reading Examining Our Inputs
Behaving in the World with Godly Sincerity
Summary 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 The Apostle Paul wrote this letter, and he included Timothy as a co-author, i.e. this message to the church in Corinth was from both him and Timothy. And he began the letter with an exhortation on the subject of afflictions and us comforting others in their afflictions with the comfort (urging, … Continue reading Behaving in the World with Godly Sincerity
Not of Our Own Will
John 1:1-5 ESV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of … Continue reading Not of Our Own Will
The Covering that is Cast over People
Isaiah 25:6-8 ESV “On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that … Continue reading The Covering that is Cast over People
God has Not Changed!
James 1:16-18 ESV “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be … Continue reading God has Not Changed!
Keep Watch on Yourselves
Galatians 6:1 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” If anyone is caught (overtaken, overwhelmed, conquered, weakened) by a transgression (false step, trespass, a falling away after being close beside the Lord, … Continue reading Keep Watch on Yourselves
Go Straight, not Left or Right
The children of Israel, God’s chosen people of old, were in captivity in Egypt. God sent his servant Moses to rescue them from their captivity, which he did. Then they wandered in the desert for 40 years under Moses’ leadership because of their rebellion against the Lord, although not all disbelieved God. Then, after all … Continue reading Go Straight, not Left or Right
Have God’s Thoughts Now Become Yours?
Isaiah 55:6-7 ESV “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” Seek the Lord … Continue reading Have God’s Thoughts Now Become Yours?
Hold Fast What You Have
Revelation 3:7-13 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which … Continue reading Hold Fast What You Have
Run With It 