“But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” (Matt 19:30) “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matt 20:16) “Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise…
Category: Exploring Religion
MEDITATIONS 14: ROMANS 5:13
During my time at College in my pursuit of a Bachelors of Science in Religion and a Minor in Biblical Studies a question popped up from time to time, especially in Theology class. Will people who predate the Law given to Moses be redeemed and found in Heaven? The answer is found in Romans 5:13….
PRAISE
Tree’s swaying in Southernly breeze, Waving their arms in worship to He, Warm air swirling around worshipping arms, Swaying here and there glorifying He, Amazing sounds, crick, crack, crackle, As arms wave about for Him, Embracing love and life, Singing their Earthly hymns, Oh Lord above shine down your glorious light, Better and more substantial…
SUNDAY MEDITATION & PRAYER
Isaiah 41:10 ESV Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Fear not / God commands I AM with you / He is with us be not dismayed / God again commands…
STRIVING FOR PERFECTION
“The work of creation not only proceeded gradually from one thing to another, but rose and advanced gradually from that which as less excellent to that which was more so, teaching us to press towards perfection and endeavor that our last works may be our best works.” MATTHEW HENRY – THE BESTSELLING UNABRIDGED 6 VOLUM…
MEDITATIONS 13: ARMOR OF GOD
When I was around 8 years old my parents took me to a large church event. It was a skit & show dedicated to the Gospel. During the event the actors called the children up with them to do a skit and dance about the Armor of God. I don’t remember the skit, but I…
MEDITATIONS 12: EPHESIANS 5:21-33 ~HUSBANDS & WIVES IN CHRIST
Eph 5:21-33 “Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In the same way, husbands out to…
MEDITATIONS 11: EPHESIANS 5:1-20
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Eph 5:1-2) NIV STUDY BIBLE (RED LETTER EDITOIN), (EPH 5:1-2) Follow God’s example, how the world would be different if we…
MEDITATIONS 10: THE LAW & GOSPEL
Blog about the Law & Gospel: What is the Law & what is the Gospel? How are believers affected by both? What does the Law and the Gospel mean to the unbeliever? Does the relationship between Law and Gospel change once a person becomes a believer? When reading through Galatians and Ephesians the concept of…
MEDITATIONS 9: EPHESIANS 4
Chap 4: Outline: Chapter 4 is full of instructions for the believer. Paul takes time to teach believers about how they should act towards themselves, family, neighbors, and community. Going over how to communicate and about how emotions strongly affect them and the community. He urges charity and to abstain from idleness. God’s gifts to…
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