Romans 1:18-23 ESV “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, … Continue reading We are All Without Excuse
Please Don’t Ignore God’s Counsel
Psalms 92:1-4 ESV “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For you, O Lord, have made … Continue reading Please Don’t Ignore God’s Counsel
Refusing to Tamper with God’s Word
2 Corinthians 4:1-2 ESV “Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of … Continue reading Refusing to Tamper with God’s Word
Jesus’ Sheep Listen and Follow
John 10:22-30 ESV 22“At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ … Continue reading Jesus’ Sheep Listen and Follow
How the Pendulum Swings
Someone I know posted this quote on Facebook: "Thinking that I deserve heaven is a sure sign I have no understanding of the gospel" -Sinclair Ferguson And I responded, as led by the Lord: “Absolutely true! We can do nothing in our flesh to earn or to deserve our own salvation. It is only by … Continue reading How the Pendulum Swings
Don’t Let Fear Overtake You
Acts 21:10-14 ESV “While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, ‘Thus says the Holy Spirit, “This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt … Continue reading Don’t Let Fear Overtake You
Delivered from the Domain of Darkness
Colossians 1:13-14 ESV “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” When we believe in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of our lives, God the Father delivers us from the domain of darkness … Continue reading Delivered from the Domain of Darkness
Seeking to Establish Their Own Righteousness
Romans 10:1-4 ESV “Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to … Continue reading Seeking to Establish Their Own Righteousness
Losing Interest in Your Beloved
Revelation 3:14-16 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor … Continue reading Losing Interest in Your Beloved
The Reason Jesus Died and was Raised
1 Corinthians 1:18-19 ESV “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’” I wanted to understand … Continue reading The Reason Jesus Died and was Raised
Run With It 