“The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Psalm 24 praises God as the King of Glory. In doing so it considers various features of God’s glory. Specifically, the King of Glory is the Creator and Possessor of all things. Creation is the supreme proof of God’s…… Continue reading Mediation on the King of Creation
“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.” (1 John 2:28) In John 15 Christ told His disciples to abide in Him so they could bear much fruit. The First Epistle of John instructs Christians to abide in…… Continue reading Fruitful in Christ
In 1881 churches were tempted by the same things that tempt churches today. The unending temptation is to rely on human skill and natural ability to build a church. These efforts have produced large churches but they have done so to the neglect of the most important. These methods build churches full of people, but…… Continue reading What it Takes
Idolatry is the elevation of a created thing to be more important than the Creator. This occurs in a variety of ways. One of which is when the person looks to something as the source of what only God can give. Many think of idolatry as the religious practice of ancient peoples or tribal peoples…… Continue reading Worship the Giver not the Gifts
“The new birth is very, very much more than simply shedding a few tears due to a temporary remorse over sin. It is far more than changing our course of life, the leaving off of bad habits and the substituting of good ones. It is something different from the mere cherishing and practising of noble…… Continue reading More Than a Few Tears
To aid in meditating upon what it means to abide in Christ, I have borrowed and modified another’s outline. “The following Biblical images are various ways of describing what it means to practice God’s presence; they’re all ongoing practices—not once-and-done actions.” • Abide in Christ (John 15:4–5) • Love God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37–40) •…… Continue reading Pictures of Walking with God
Forgiveness is essential for the health of any long-term human relationship. Your parents wronged you. Your siblings went out of their way to wrong you. Your spouse has wronged you. Every friend you’ve ever had in your life, including your dog, has wronged you. Your co-workers and neighbors have wronged you. Possibly worst of all,…… Continue reading Forgiveness
Jesus is God. All four gospels teach and prove that Jesus is God. The entire New Testament assumes the Deity of Jesus. Numerous books of the New Testament, especially Colossians, Hebrews, First John and Revelation assert that Jesus is God. Possibly the Gospel of John does more to show the Deity of Jesus than any…… Continue reading God Who Authors and Completes
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) Kenneth Wuest said, “there should be a certain at-homeness of the Word” in the Christian. Is that Word at home in you? Does Scripture have a comfortable residence in your heart and mind? Are we at home in the Word? Are we comfortable with…… Continue reading At Home in the Word
Spring is here a little earlier than normal. Each Spring I am reminded of the faithfulness of God. The long, cold, dark winter has ended. Each passing day brings a little more warmth. Soon people will be complaining it is too hot. In the meantime, life is springing up all around us. The frogs are…… Continue reading A Psalm of Praise to Our Faithful God
