Titus 2:11-14 ESV“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 … Continue reading Zealous for Good Works
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My times with the Lord in His Word
Fight the Good Fight of Faith
2 Timothy 4:6-8 ESV “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight of Faith
They Profess to Know God
Titus 1:11-16 ESV“For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil … Continue reading They Profess to Know God
To Suit Their Own Passions
2 Timothy 4:1-5 ESV “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time … Continue reading To Suit Their Own Passions
Changed Lives and Hearts
John 1:9-13 Esv“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who … Continue reading Changed Lives and Hearts
The Lord Stood by Me
2 Timothy 4:14-18 ESV “Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord … Continue reading The Lord Stood by Me
Corrupted in Mind
2 Timothy 3:1-5 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 Corrupted in Mind
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Defining Addiction First of all, what is the meaning of the word “addiction” and who is an “addict”? Addiction is defined as habit, compulsion, dependence, obsession, and craving. And dependence is reliance upon, trust, confidence. And craving is longing, desire, passion, hunger, yearning, etc. And habit is custom, routine, practice, pattern, and addiction. And obsession … Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Is God’s Word Our Delight?
Psalms 119:92-93 NIV “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have preserved my life.” God’s Will and Purpose Under the New Covenant we are not under the Mosaic law. We do not have to obey all the liturgical, ceremonial, sacrificial, … Continue reading Is God’s Word Our Delight?
Godly Examples
Philippians 3:17-21 ESV “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is … Continue reading Godly Examples