Appointed to His Service

1 Timothy 1:12-17 ESV “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for … Continue reading Appointed to His Service

Don’t Teach Any Different Doctrine

1 Timothy 1:1-7 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at … Continue reading Don’t Teach Any Different Doctrine

Do Not Boast About Tomorrow

Proverbs 27 (select verses) 1 “Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.” To boast is to brag, or it is to make a claim to, to declare, to pride yourself on what you have planned, or on what you believe you are going to accomplish, or on how … Continue reading Do Not Boast About Tomorrow

Incorruptible Love

Ephesians 6:23-24 ESV “Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.” What kind of peace is this? What kind of love is this? What kind of faith is this? What kind of … Continue reading Incorruptible Love

Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 2

*This is a continuation of what began in Part 1, but the Scripture passage and the questions are the same so that we have the same context: Ephesians 6:10-20 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able … Continue reading Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 2

Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 1

Ephesians 6:10-20 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading Devil’s Schemes and Armor of God Pt 1

Born Again to a Living Hope

1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, … Continue reading Born Again to a Living Hope

Use Your Time Wisely

Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled … Continue reading Use Your Time Wisely

What is Pleasing to the Lord?

Ephesians 5:7-14 ESV “Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the … Continue reading What is Pleasing to the Lord?

The Fear of Man

Proverbs 29:25 ESV “The fear of man lays a snare,but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” This is a short passage of Scripture and yet it is filled with biblical truth. And the best way to understand what this is teaching is if we look at what these individual words mean: Words Defined Fear … Continue reading The Fear of Man