"God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). Since this is true, then we can learn what love is from God. Note the words of Adrew Murray: It is the very nature and being of God to delight in communicating Himself. God has no selfishness, God keeps nothing to Himself. God’s nature is to be always … Continue reading Endure Abuse From “Loved Ones?”
“Out of Egypt”
Sometimes it seems we just can't stay out of trouble. The Old Testament saints couldn't stay out of Egypt. The great Exodus narrative began with God's people in Egyptian bondage. God's deliverance of his people from bondage is referred to simply as the Exodus--God's bringing of his people out of bondage. Thus the phrase “out … Continue reading “Out of Egypt”
And Be Ye Thankful
Colossians 3:15 closed with "and be ye thankful." Thankfulness is at the heart of the Christian Religion. Romans 1 detailed the Gentile descent into depravity as they knew God but did not honor him as God and neither were they thankful (Romans 1:21). To know God is to be grateful. When Paul wrote, "be ye … Continue reading And Be Ye Thankful
A Psalm for Thanksgiving Praise –The 100th Psalm
“Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted” (Psalm 89:15). How shall we give thanks to the LORD? What could we do for the one who has done all … Continue reading A Psalm for Thanksgiving Praise –The 100th Psalm
The Branch
A new branch comes forth from an old growth. Those new branches are signs of new growth and hope. Isaiah 11 prophesied the growth of a branch from "the stump of Jesse" (Is. 11:1). This new "branch" would bear fruit even though the tribe of Jesse was but a "stump." This branch would be especially … Continue reading The Branch
Warning!
The book of Hebrews has five "warning passages" (Heb. 2:1-4; 3:1-4:13; 5:11-6:12; 10:19-39; 12-29) exhorting the readers to be diligent in their faithfulness. Diligence is a key theme stressed by the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible. We are to study (be diligent) to present ourselves before God (2 Tim. 2:15). We Christians must "pay attention … Continue reading Warning!
JESUS: THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
“I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?” Those were Jesus’ words in John 11:25. What does it mean that Jesus is the resurrection and the life? And as Jesus said, “Do you believe this?” Jesus life and work is based upon this great reality—that he is Life. Jesus has been revealed … Continue reading JESUS: THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
“All The Promises of God”
But as God is faithful, our word to you was not Yes and No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes. For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, … Continue reading “All The Promises of God”
Baptism and Faith
Baptism is part of the faith (Romans 6:17-18; Acts 6:7; Romans 1:5; 16:26) . The Bible presents both obedience (including baptism) and knowledge (knowing who Jesus is etc.) as parts of the faith. Paul praised the Thessalonians for their “work of faith” (1 Thess. 1:3). Faith demands action (James 2:24). This is manifested in the way the … Continue reading Baptism and Faith
Beautiful Morning
It's a beautiful Fall morning. It's a great time of the year with the expectation of the Holidays increasing and the sights and feelings of Fall.Sometimes you have to wonder how it could get any better. The cold mornings draw us closer together and fill us with warm coffee.Could it be any better? It's been … Continue reading Beautiful Morning
Donnie's Dogmatics 