“What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” 1 Corinthians 4:7b In addressing the Church at Corinth (one that in many ways reflects ours today), of the many issues he will deal with, Paul first begins with […]
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“Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.” Romans 16:17 Paul is finally finishing up his Letter to the Romans. Here, in Chapter 16, he begins with his Commendations and Greetings. Then suddenly, almost if that
“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of
Our Daily Bread: Christmas Edition i This is the first of the Our Daily Bread Christmas Edition series. As the Cover says, it is “Instrumental music to enhance your quiet moments with God”. I have uploaded this CD to YouTube and put it in a Playlist (see link below) so you can listen to the
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“What then shall we say to these things?” Romans 8:31a Paul’s Gospel Journey has continued on, with Yesterday’s Reading describing his Wrestling Match with his Remaining Sin in the latter half of Chapter 7. He then opens Chapter 8 with this Glorious Statement, “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ
“May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” Romans 6:2 As the Apostle Paul continues to argue the principles of the Gospel in his Letter to the Romans, he asks them a Question in Verse 1 meant to keep their minds engaged; “Are we to continue in sin
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 If you have read through the book of Romans, then you will be familiar with this verse. Paul has just spent the first
“that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance.” Acts 26:20b This will be my last posting about Acts, so please continue to indulge me. Here Paul is before King Agrippa, rehearsing before him the story of his conversion and the beginning of his Ministry. Once again, his Gospel has Repentance
“But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.”” Acts 24:25 As we make our way through Acts, we come to the period of the Apostle Paul’s ministry where he has been saved
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Acts 20:28 This is another of my favorite passages in Acts. Here, the Apostle Paul meets with the Ephesian Elders and in this