Godly grief is necessary for everyone. True repentance is impossible without godly sorrow. In 2 Corinthians 7:9-10, we read: “Now I’m overjoyed—not because I made you sad, but because your grief led you to a deep repentance. You experienced godly sorrow, and as God intended, it brought about gain for you, not loss, so that … Continue reading Godly Sorrow
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Stand Firm
Today, we focus on the importance of standing firm on the Word. In 2 Corinthians 4:2, Paul says, “We reject every shameful cover-up and refuse to resort to cunning trickery or distorting the Word of God. Instead, we open up our souls to you by presenting the truth to everyone’s conscience in the sight and … Continue reading Stand Firm
The Veiled
The Bible tells us that the veil has been torn. The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, Luke 23:45). Hebrews 10:19-20 says: “And now we are brothers and sisters in God’s family because of the blood of Jesus, and he welcomes us to come into … Continue reading The Veiled
Two Cups
Imagine that there are two cups. There’s the cup of the Lord and there’s the cup of demons. Actually, don’t imagine. It’s true. There’s two cups. The cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. Paul speaks about these two cups in 1 Corinthians 10, and he makes it clear: “You can’t feast at … Continue reading Two Cups
Hindrance
Today, our verse speaks about being a hindrance to the spread of the Gospel. In 1 Corinthians 9:12, we read: “And if you have supported others, don’t we rightfully deserve this privilege even more? But as you know, we haven’t used that right. Instead, we have continued to support ourselves so that we would never … Continue reading Hindrance
Everyone Everywhere
Psalm 100:1 says, “Lift up a great shout of joy to the Lord! Go ahead and do it—everyone, everywhere!” (TPT). Other translations say it this way: praise the Lord all the earth or praise the Lord all the lands. How will everyone everywhere praise the Lord? How will all the earth, all the lands, praise … Continue reading Everyone Everywhere
The Gratitude of Grace
Today’s verse speaks of who truly honors God – “whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving” (NASB). The Message translation calls this living the “praising life.” The Bible says that we were created to glorify God (see Isaiah 43:7). Psalm 50:23 makes it clear that we are living out our purpose to glorify God when we … Continue reading The Gratitude of Grace
Have Never Been
There are so many created things all around, and each thing is created for a purpose. I love technology and I am continuously amazed at all things new. It’s crazy to think that my watch can perform an ECG, but this is what the creator purposed for the creation—a watch that does more than tell … Continue reading Have Never Been
Not Ashamed Outline
9-17-17 Not Ashamed The Gospel - Romans Road to Salvation Because of our sin we are separated from God (Romans 3:23) The penalty for our sin is death (Romans 6:23) Jesus paid the penalty for our sin (Romans 5:8) If we repent of our sins & confess Jesus as LORD we will be saved (Romans … Continue reading Not Ashamed Outline
Found Forever
Philemon is a short letter but it is surely a gem. In Philemon 1:15, Paul writes that Onesimus was lost for only a little while so that Philemon could have him back forever. The forever that is mentioned is not talking about the return of Onesimus to the position of servant to Philemon, for him … Continue reading Found Forever
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