1 Thessalonians 2:3-6 ESV “For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never came with words … Continue reading The Upside-Down Gospel
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What They Ought not to Teach
Titus 1:10-11, 15-16 ESV (also read vv. 5-9) “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.” “To the pure, all things are pure, but to … Continue reading What They Ought not to Teach
The Wisdom of the Prudent
Proverbs 14:2, 5, 25 ESV “Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him. A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.” What does it mean to fear the … Continue reading The Wisdom of the Prudent
Faith Not in Wisdom of Men
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ESV “And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and … Continue reading Faith Not in Wisdom of Men
Sometimes We Need Reminders
Titus 3:1-3 ESV “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions … Continue reading Sometimes We Need Reminders
Beware the Spreading Influence of Deception
Matthew 16:1-4 ESV “And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, ‘When it is evening, you say, “It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.” And in the morning, “It will be stormy today, for the sky is … Continue reading Beware the Spreading Influence of Deception
Obeying Sin? Or Obeying God?
Romans 6:1-2,6 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?” “We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so … Continue reading Obeying Sin? Or Obeying God?
They Fill You with Vain Hopes
Jeremiah 23:16-18, 22 ESV “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. They say continually to those who despise the word of the Lord, “It … Continue reading They Fill You with Vain Hopes
Hurting and Lonely
An Original Work / June 10, 2022 Are you hurting, feeling lonely, Feeling sometimes it’s you only, Not sure others feel what you do, Not sure they know what you’ve been through? Do you have those who berate you? Do they mock you, trick you, hate you? Try to make you think you’re crazy, Try … Continue reading Hurting and Lonely
How Long Will you Lie?
Proverbs 6:6, 9 ESV “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise… How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep?” There are many people professing faith in Jesus Christ who are physically and spiritually lazy. They go a lot by their feelings and they … Continue reading How Long Will you Lie?
Walking Wounded 