2 Peter 1:1-2 ESV “Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Do you … Continue reading We Receive our Faith from God
Chosen to Be a House of Sacrifice
2 Chronicles 7:12-15 ESV “Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: ‘I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or … Continue reading Chosen to Be a House of Sacrifice
Old or New, Still the Same
Deuteronomy 7:6-11 ESV “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. It was not because you were more in number than any other people … Continue reading Old or New, Still the Same
Purge the Evil from Among You!
1 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For … Continue reading Purge the Evil from Among You!
Like the Face of an Angel
1 Peter 3:8-12 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “’Whoever desires to love life … Continue reading Like the Face of an Angel
Genuine Faith Upholds the Law
Romans 3:21-26 ESV “But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of … Continue reading Genuine Faith Upholds the Law
The Testimony of Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 1:8-12 ESV “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, … Continue reading The Testimony of Christ Jesus
I Appeal to You, my Brothers and Sisters
Romans 12:1 ESV “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” “Worship” is a word that is loosely used within most gatherings of what is called “church.” At least here in America, it is. … Continue reading I Appeal to You, my Brothers and Sisters
The Testimony of a Good Conscience
2 Corinthians 1:12-14 ESV “For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you. For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand … Continue reading The Testimony of a Good Conscience
Of the Will of God, or of Man?
In the Beginning John 1:1-5 ESV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was … Continue reading Of the Will of God, or of Man?
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