Elders and Overseers Titus 1:6-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “6An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. 7As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not … Continue reading Behind The Curtain
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
The Lord Stood By Me
The apostle Paul was writing to Timothy, and here he asked him to make every effort to come to him quickly because Demas, in his love of this world, had deserted him. And he mentioned Alexander, who did great harm to him, for he had vigorously opposed the message Paul was teaching to the people. … Continue reading The Lord Stood By Me
God Does Still Speak Through Dreams
The Dream I Had I woke up this morning out of a dream. I asked the Lord if this was from Him, for not all dreams are. But as I examined the elements contained within the dream, and as I read the Scriptures where I was reading next, the Lord assured me that this was … Continue reading God Does Still Speak Through Dreams
Terrible Times Have Appeared
2 Timothy 3:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. 2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, 4traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than … Continue reading Terrible Times Have Appeared
Reject Senseless Arguments
2 Timothy 2:23-26 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. 24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. 25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may … Continue reading Reject Senseless Arguments
Out of a Pure Heart
2 Timothy 2:15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.” When we believe in Jesus Christ and He delivers us from our bondage to sin, and He gives us new lives in Him, they are to be lived … Continue reading Out of a Pure Heart
Perseverance in The Faith
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. 4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of … Continue reading Perseverance in The Faith
Putting on a Performance
1 Thessalonians 4:1,3-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us…” “3For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; 4each of you must … Continue reading Putting on a Performance
Judging Others Unjustly
Colossians 3:12-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which … Continue reading Judging Others Unjustly
