32 But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, 33 sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. 34 For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding … Continue reading Recall the former things
26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 29 How much worse punishment, do … Continue reading God will deal with sin
Why even in the midst of Global unrest can we have peace and even joy? It begins with out assurance of faith. 19 Therefore, brothers,[c] since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a … Continue reading The Full Assurance of Faith
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 When we look around it’s easy to be discouraged. There’s a lot strange happenings around these parts and they can become disheartening. Christ knew … Continue reading Peace in Tribulation
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brother, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have it’s full effect, that you may be perfect … Continue reading 2020 a review: Count it all Joy
2021 is here! I’m excited about the new start and all that it brings. There are some wonderful goals on the board, I will talk about them more through the month. I have found Ruth to be a much more intricate book than I first thought. So, I am going to dial it back and … Continue reading Happy New Year!
St. Augustine’s “City of God” is a must read. However, you won’t read it many times. It’s a very detailed and thought out description of the two cities in which man finds himself. I found it an extremely rewarding read. I don’t think I can do this book any justice. So rather than your typical … Continue reading City of God: a reflection
Doxology 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, I LOVE greetings and doxologies. I started to do this entire study on Greetings and Endings. Jude’s doxology makes my heart glad. Oh, what’s a doxology? It’s a statement of truth about God … Continue reading The end of Jude
17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. As I mentioned before, Jude is calling to remembrance, the key elements of our Lord’s teachings. These particular were written by Paul and Peter. The take away is the spend time in God’s Word to the point that you’re able to draw … Continue reading A call to persevere
14 It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have … Continue reading Remember
