Who needs Jesus more? The person who is religious and lives a moral life, or the person who lives according to this world, without regard for God’s commands? John 3 and 4 contain describe two encounters Jesus had with two such people. These two encounters illustrate what Paul teaches us in Romans 1-3, that both …
Tag: Salvation
Are You In The House?
I find it interesting how God directs our thoughts toward a particular subject. I’ve been studying two books of the Bible simultaneously this month, reading 1 John several times a week as part of an online Bible study group, while beginning a 13-week study on Romans with a ladies’ group. It’s amazing how they overlap! …
When You Doubt Your Salvation
Do you doubt your salvation? You’re not alone. Many Christ-followers experience times when their faith wavers and the enemy whispers accusations that cause them to doubt if they are really saved. Just as a slow but steady drip can damage over time, repeated trials and temptations can cause cracks in our spiritual armor. We stumble, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.26.19]
Today’s read was the three letters the apostle John wrote around 90-95 AD. The longest (1 John) is not addressed to anyone specifically but would have been circulated to the churches. John is concerned about the false teaching, anti-Christs, and worldliness which continues to creep into the church. He writes to “you who believe in …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.18.19]
Today’s read was Paul’s letter to the young pastor, Titus. Titus was another young man like Timothy, whom Paul had taken under his wing to train and disciple in the faith. He had traveled with Paul on some of his missionary journeys and had now been given the responsibility to remain in Crete and oversee …
The Way Of The Word 