“But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth. It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading Beloved By The Lord
Bible Studies
The Apostasy
“Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the … Continue reading The Apostasy
Enslaved to God
“For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in … Continue reading Enslaved to God
Slaves Of Sin or Of Obedience?
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.” “Do you … Continue reading Slaves Of Sin or Of Obedience?
Walking in Newness of Life
“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we … Continue reading Walking in Newness of Life
How He Stretches Us
“Enlarge the place of your tent;Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, spare not;Lengthen your cordsAnd strengthen your pegs.For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left…”(Isaiah 54:2-3 NASB1995) Eight months ago, in December of 2024, the Lord had me write a devotional on this passage of Scripture in which he had … Continue reading How He Stretches Us
Listen and Obey
41 May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O Lord,Your salvation according to Your word;42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,For I trust in Your word.46 I will also speak of Your testimonies before kingsAnd shall not be ashamed.47 I shall delight in Your commandments,Which I love.51 The arrogant utterly … Continue reading Listen and Obey
Jesus Christ, My Heart’s Desire
165 Those who love Your law have great peace,And nothing causes them to stumble.166 I hope for Your salvation, O Lord,And do Your commandments.167 My soul keeps Your testimonies,And I love them exceedingly.168 I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,For all my ways are before You. (Psalm 119:165-168 NASB 1995) Believing in Jesus Christ is … Continue reading Jesus Christ, My Heart’s Desire
I Rejoice at Your Word
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,For they do not seek Your statutes.160 The sum of Your word is truth,And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.161 Princes persecute me without cause,But my heart stands in awe of Your words.162 I rejoice at Your word,As one who finds great spoil.163 I hate and despise … Continue reading I Rejoice at Your Word
Run With It 