“For all that is in the world – the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life – is not from the Father but is from the world.” 1 John 2:16 September 5, 2022 There is a tradition that says there were some of the Pharisees in Jesus’ day […]
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“For all that is in the world – the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life – is not from the Father but is from the world.” 1 John 2:16 September 2, 2022 Big-city smog. It can be deceptive. There was a time when Chattanooga, Tennessee, was known
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 September 1, 2022 Affection for that which stands in opposition to God is spiritual adultery. Loving “the world” is not enjoying the planet God has created or
“Stretch out your hand from on high; rescue me and deliver me from the many waters, from the hand of foreigners, whose mouths speak lies and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.” Psalm 144:7-8 August 31, 2022 They just keep being thrown at us every day. Lies from the enemies of God,
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“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 August 30, 2022 A good product is the best advertisement. Biblical Christianity must not only be defended – as it is in Colossians chapters 1 & 2 – it must be demonstrated. It takes a mind that is
“You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability.” 2 Peter 3:17 August 29, 2022 Security cameras and guards, home surveillance systems, cybersecurity, the list goes on. All are reminders that human nature is not good. The apostle Peter
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned-every one-to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth….” Isaiah 53:6-7 August 26-27, 2022 Did Jesus suffer because He did something wrong? If the truth
“Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.” Isaiah 53:4 August 25, 2022 The most important question of the day, and any day, is answered in Isaiah 53:4-5. God’s Servant, Jesus Christ, did NOT die to merely give us an example in how
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“Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.” Isaiah 52:13 August 24, 2022 Standing on the Florida shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean for the first time was an experience never to be forgotten. I was nine years old at the time. I have never gotten over
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Behold, the Lord GOD helps me; who will declare me guilty? Behold, all of them will wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. Isaiah 50:9 August 23, 2022 The prophets of the Old Testament are unappreciated and unread by many Christians. What a loss. Wrapped in the language of poetry in
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