1 Timothy 4:1- Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons…NKJV We’re in chapter 4 of the book of 1 Timothy. In its original format, there are no chapters and verses. However, in 1227, Stephen Langton completed the first Bible withContinue reading “Days of Darkness!”
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Fables, Fiction, and Falsehood!
1 Timothy 1:3-4-As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. NKJV In my previous post, I wrote about how Timothy and Paul met, and the specialContinue reading “Fables, Fiction, and Falsehood!”
Rooted & Built Up!
Colossians 2:6-7- As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. NKJV In my last blog, we looked at the first part of this verse and discussed what it looks like toContinue reading “Rooted & Built Up!”
A Time of Victory!
Luke 24:5-6a-Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen! NKJV They crucified our Savior on the tree and laid Him in a tomb. Everyone thought it was over with. That was the end of theContinue reading “A Time of Victory!”
A Time to Shed Blood!
Luke 22:63- Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. NKJV I’ve been building up to this time in the life of the Savior. The crucifixion. All that we read in the gospels about Him is wonderful, until this point. The disciples enjoyed hanging out with Him, watching Him perform miracles while sharingContinue reading “A Time to Shed Blood!”
A Time of Prayer!
Luke 22: 39-40- Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” NKJV There comes a time in all of our lives when a quick prayer just won’t do! AContinue reading “A Time of Prayer!”
A Time Of Remembrance!
Luke 22:19 – And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. KJV We call it the Last Supper, but for Jesus and His disciples, it was the Passover where they ate the sederContinue reading “A Time Of Remembrance!”
A Lesson Worth Learning!
Jeremiah 35:2- “Go to the house of the Rechabites, speak to them, and bring them into the house of the Lord, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.” NKJV We all have a favorite bible story or several favorites. I’m no different in that respect although I have many, and thisContinue reading “A Lesson Worth Learning!”
What God Are You Serving?
Exodus 20:2-3- “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. “You shall have no other gods before Me.” NKJV Material blessings are great! When we purchased my new car I was excited to get it. After riding in our last car for over 10 years, I was ready for someContinue reading “What God Are You Serving?”
Don’t Be Foolish!
Romans 1:21- Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. NKJV The Bible has a lot to say about foolish ways. It characterizes those individuals who reject God, His ways, and His wisdom as foolish; refusing, or unable toContinue reading “Don’t Be Foolish!”