Introduction: Yesterday I re-wrote Asaph’s Psalm 79 in ‘modern’ English. I’ve copied it here because the last 3 verses of the Psalm, which I didn’t include in yesterday’s reading, say things which I think that we, as Christians, have to think deeply about. My transliteration of the Psalm read – Dear God, we are Yours,Continue reading “Psalm 79: 11-13….A Postscript.”
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Sola Fide or Sola Scriptura….Are they the same? Faith alone or Scripture alone.
Introduction: Recently I heard a man use the phrase ‘kindergarten theology’ in a rather negative way. I don’t like the phrase except if used in the way that the healthy faith of a kindergarten child is good but needs to mature. If it is said relative to an older person there are, at least twoContinue reading “Sola Fide or Sola Scriptura….Are they the same? Faith alone or Scripture alone.”
Jn 20-21; Mark 16: 12-20; Mat 28: 16-20….He is about to leave!
Jn 20:30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Mk16:12 After these thingsContinue reading “Jn 20-21; Mark 16: 12-20; Mat 28: 16-20….He is about to leave!”
Various Passages…. Are works important?
Introduction and Comment: Tears running down the cheek and dripping off the chin whether they be shed for joy or sorrow look the same! But there is a difference in their chemical constitution! Thus we may ask do ‘good works’ done to ‘earn salvation’ or to ‘express salvation’ appear the same to God? Can goodContinue reading “Various Passages…. Are works important?”
2 Thessalonians 3: 1-12….A Hotchpotch of Commands.
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And weContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 3: 1-12….A Hotchpotch of Commands.”
2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord JesusContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!”
1 Thessalonians 5: 12-22….A few details!
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient withContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 5: 12-22….A few details!”
1 Corinthians 16: 1-11….Be Generous Givers…
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. And whenContinue reading “1 Corinthians 16: 1-11….Be Generous Givers…”
1 Corinthians 3:10-23….How many Judgements lie ahead?
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyoneContinue reading “1 Corinthians 3:10-23….How many Judgements lie ahead?”
Ester 9: 29-10: 3….Hats off for Mordecai and Esther!
Then Queen Esther, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew gave full written authority, confirming this second letter about Purim. Letters were sent to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in words of peace and truth, that these days of Purim should be observed at their appointed seasons,Continue reading “Ester 9: 29-10: 3….Hats off for Mordecai and Esther!”