ADORNING GOD’S GRACE
Read TITUS 2:9-15
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
Titus 2:11
A costly jewel is meant to be polished, cleaned, and displayed. Proper care will result in a beautifully shining gem for others to see. Neglect of the jewel, however, ... Read More
Category: Word For Today
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Jun2017
SOUND FAITH, SOUND LIVING
Read TITUS 2:1-8
You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.
Titus 2:1
After the trauma of major surgery, the body must rest and heal. Doctors, nurses, and family members all work hard to help the patient regain a sound, healthy body, where all ... Read More
June 27, 2017admin
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Jun2017
CONTEND FOR THE FAITH
Read JUDE 1-7
Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.
Jude 3
While driving through mountain roads, it is not uncommon to turn a bend and see not only beautiful vistas but also guard rails and warning signs. At ... Read More
June 20, 2017admin
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Jun2017
PASTORAL ADMONITIONS
Read 3 JOHN 9-15
We have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will.
Colossians 1:9
Scholar and pastor J. I. Packer notes that the Puritans often referred to pastors as “physicians of the soul.” They meant that ... Read More
June 19, 2017admin
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Jun2017
FAITHFULNESS AND HOSPITALITY
Read 3 JOHN 1-8
Show hospitality . . . so that we may work together for the truth.
3 John 8
The Letters of John have a kind of telescopic effect, each letter focusing further in. First John addresses the general Christian community, 2 John addresses a ... Read More
June 18, 2017admin
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Jun2017
WARNINGS AGAINST DECEIVERS
Read 2 JOHN 7-13
Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God.
2 John 9
The catchword of today’s age seems to be tolerance, a state in which everyone is entitled not just to their own opinions but ... Read More
June 17, 2017admin
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Jun2017
TRUTH AND LOVE
Read 2 JOHN 1-6
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ . . . will be with us in truth and love.
2 John 3
The opening lines of New Testament letters will often indicate some of the major concerns the author wishes to ... Read More
June 16, 2017admin
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Jun2017
CONFIDENCE IN GOD
Read 1 JOHN 5:14-21
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
1 John 5:14
Do a quick search of the word confidence on Amazon, and you will find a slew of self-help titles. ... Read More
June 15, 2017admin
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Jun2017
FAITH THAT OVERCOMES
Read 1 JOHN 5:4-13
This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4
Both the Gospel of John and 1 John make use of wordplay in the original Greek language that is not always easy to render in English. In today’s ... Read More
June 14, 2017admin