Romans 6:1-6 ESV “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried … Continue reading Still Living as Slaves of Sin?
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Keeping the Lord’s Commandments
Deuteronomy 6:1-3 ESV “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the Lord your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going over, to possess it, that you may fear the Lord your God, you and your son and your son's son, by … Continue reading Keeping the Lord’s Commandments
Being Grieved by Various Trials
1 Peter 1:1-2 ESV “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, “To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: “May grace and peace … Continue reading Being Grieved by Various Trials
A Stronghold for the Oppressed
Psalms 9:9-12 ESV “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds! … Continue reading A Stronghold for the Oppressed
Listen to What the Holy Spirit Says
Revelation 2:8-11 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a … Continue reading Listen to What the Holy Spirit Says
I Pray You Tell
An Original Work / February 27, 2022 Hello, hello, I pray you tell That time’s a ticking on the shelf That murders’ mysteries ring their chimes While devil’s advocates do their crimes While honeymooners swoon and swoon From night and morning, afternoon While children playing all their games Pay no attention to what’s insane While … Continue reading I Pray You Tell
When We Suffer for Righteousness’ Sake
1 Peter 4:12-16 ESV “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for … Continue reading When We Suffer for Righteousness’ Sake
Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Summary Matthew 22:1-10 Jesus told a parable about a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. The king sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come, and so he repeated this, but still they paid no attention and went off to do their … Continue reading Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Don’t Be Allured by the False Church
Proverbs 6:12-15 ESV “A worthless person, a wicked man, goes about with crooked speech, winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his finger, with perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord; therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.” This description here applies to … Continue reading Don’t Be Allured by the False Church
The Love of Many will Grow Cold
Matthew 24:9-14 ESV “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness … Continue reading The Love of Many will Grow Cold
Walking Wounded 