1 But as for you, teach what accords with sound[a]doctrine. (Titus 2:1 ESV) How do we live, much less teach, what accords with sound doctrine? Well, we must have a sound worse for sound doctrine and God gave us this with the Bible. Now, as you may have noticed I take...
Faith
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,[a] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:17 ESV) Take a moment and consider what it means to you to live by faith. I’ll wait. God said, in our scripture, that the righteousness of God is...
A Special Bond
32 For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live. (Ezekiel 18:32 ESV) The Father does not want anyone to miss out on the rewards He has to offer in salvation or in heaven. His desire is that not a single soul is relegated...
It Bears Much
5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 ESV) I have not written on this verse in a while and it is one that I truly love....
I Turned My Face
3 Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. 4 I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have sinned...