Ephesians 1:11-14 ESV “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you … Continue reading The Word of Truth
Year: 2023
Redemption, Forgiveness, and Grace
Ephesians 1:7-10 ESV “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan … Continue reading Redemption, Forgiveness, and Grace
Whoever Says, “I Know Him”
1 John 2:1-6 ESV “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the … Continue reading Whoever Says, “I Know Him”
All Scripture is Profitable for Teaching
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” As followers of Jesus Christ we live under the New Covenant relationship God has with his people. We … Continue reading All Scripture is Profitable for Teaching
Being Loving and Compassionate
2 Timothy 3:1-5,12-15 ESV “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather … Continue reading Being Loving and Compassionate
God’s Pre-Established Boundaries
Ephesians 1:3-6 ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us … Continue reading God’s Pre-Established Boundaries
Don’t Throw Away Your Confidence
The writer of Hebrews, which some people believe to be Paul, was writing here explaining the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. And then he encouraged the believers in Jesus Christ, because of what Jesus Christ did for us on that cross, to draw near to God with true hearts in full … Continue reading Don’t Throw Away Your Confidence
Grace and Peace from God
Ephesians 1:2 ESV “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Who is this written to specifically? And more broadly? What is the meaning of this word grace? Grace from God? What is the meaning of this word peace? Peace from God/Christ? How are both grace and peace to … Continue reading Grace and Peace from God
To the Saints, To the Faithful
For the sake of those reading this who may not know what Facebook is, it is a place on the internet called a “social media” site where people can go to connect with other people, usually with friends, family, and neighbors.. and for Christians, with other believers in Jesus Christ, usually people they know. My … Continue reading To the Saints, To the Faithful
A Calm Before the Storm
Romans 5:1-5 ESV “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our … Continue reading A Calm Before the Storm
Run With It 