“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1 John 5:12 ESV). A foretaste of the future kingdom and its indescribable joy When God the Father raised Jesus from the dead, it was the life of the eternal age invading this present world. The power…
“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers” (Proverbs…
Do Justice “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 ESV) I learned this verse in the KJV, so it’s hard to not say, do justly, love mercy. Old,…
Pensée #3 – Are You a ____ Christian or a Christian ____? So much of this past year’s rancor has centered on identities and narratives. Narratives try and explain why things are and who we are. Political, racial, and sexual identities are front and center in our society. What is troubling is my perception is…
The gospel is God’s answer to man’s wreckage Romans 1 is terrible. It’s terrible to be told you are under the wrath of God. The explanation, while brief, explains exactly the world we live in. Carnage. Wreckage. Death. God made a beautiful cosmos and made us the pinnacle. We took and smashed it. The result?…
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well” (2 Timothy 1:5 ESV). What Does a Gospel Ripple Look Like? As we have seen, the story of Lois was ripple to daughter Eunice, ripple…
“Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of…
“I want you to be wise as to what is good” (Romans 16:19 ESV). Wise With the True, Good, and Beautiful Wisdom is to know something fully and deeply and to apply it practically to your life. The good is all things consistent with God’s will, his word, and his world. God called the original…
“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve” (Romans 16:17-18…
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. Greet Prisca and…
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