I plan on writing a longer summary of “Foxes Book of Martyrs” FBoM. Taking a deeper look at a few of the martyrs was my plan, but it really got entirely too hard to pick whom I’d talk about. Each story is so interesting. I could honestly see someone digging and researching each one to … Continue reading A visit with the dead
I read this book with the intention of writing a summary of the Lord’s farewell discourse. By page 3, I knew that I was on deep weeds. I may still try to tackle it, but not now. I really was out of my league. I am very moved by stories of people who have given … Continue reading Reading
The Whole Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. We all have read it and most of us have it memorized. “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” The point that stands out to me and probably even more to the original audience is … Continue reading Stand Eph 6:10-19
22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I put … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5:22-28
1 Thessalonians 5:14 Because we know the Lord is coming back, we don’t have the license to idle. Again the Christians were supposed to be counter culture. This is a very common theme in the Epistles. It’s often overlooked. The Lord doesn’t want us to look like the world. We should honestly want to stand … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22
The Day of the Lord 5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,[a] you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor … Continue reading I Thess 5:1-13
Ok, I’ll be honest. I’ve been hesitant about addressing this section. I don’t want to get into the DEEP waters of “The Final Days”. There are some rough seas out there. But It’s part of the book and it has to be addressed. So let’s go! 1 Thessalonians 4:13 The false teachers, who dogged Paul … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
1 Thessalonians 4:1:9 The Christian life is one that goes against the culture. This seems to be missed by most. We’re not supposed to be like, but actually different from the culture. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Our walk in this life should seek to please God. Not to be accepted by Him, but out of a … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
1 Thessalonians 3:6 Paul sitting on pins and needles to know how this congregation was doing. He couldn’t help but send Timothy to find out if they had been swept up by the enemy. Had his and their trials detailed their faith? Low and behold Timothy returns. Not only has this church remained, but it’s … Continue reading 1 Thes 3:6-13
