For what and for whom are you thankful, today? The following Bible verses are focused upon the importance of âthankfulness.â Friend, there is so much God has given us. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him (James 1:17). The air we breathe, the food we eat, the people we meet⌠(you!) âĽď¸ We are … Continue reading Thankful on Thanksgiving đ
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What is The Gospel?
https://youtu.be/qqHUSwmv3gg 7 minutes with Jeff Durbin 1 Corinthians 15 Now I want to make clear for you,[a] brothers and sisters,[b] the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message I preached to youâunless you … Continue reading What is The Gospel?
1 Thessalonians 5
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Inspired by God, the first letter to the Thessalonians was written by Paul (possibly alongside Timothy and Silas) on or around A.D. 50. Per Dr. Gary Habermas, New Testament scholars are now attesting that 1 Thessalonians could be the earliest New Testament Epistle. The video below shows Dr. Gary Habermas explaining the … Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5
âLooking for Brief and Accessible Books on the Origins of the Biblical Canon? Here are Two Good Onesâ by Michael Kruger
March 28, 2022 Author: Michael Kruger Website: http://www.michaeljkruger.com Whenever I speak on the origins of the New Testament canon, I am regularly asked about whether there are brief, accessible books on the subjectâthe kind that could be given to lay folks in the church. Unfortunately, my books on canon usually donât qualify (e.g., Canon Revisited … Continue reading âLooking for Brief and Accessible Books on the Origins of the Biblical Canon? Here are Two Good Onesâ by Michael Kruger
Job 38 and 1 Corinthians 2
âVisit many good books, but live in the Bible.âCharles Spurgeon Thank you BibleGateway for providing a digital format as to read Godâs Word! The following two chapters are from the New English Translation as to provide ample footnotes for reference. Job 38 Then the Lord answered[b] Job out of the whirlwind:[c] 2 âWho is this[d] who darkens … Continue reading Job 38 and 1 Corinthians 2
2 Corinthians 4
Inspired by God, Paul wrote this second letter to the Corinthian Church around AD 55 or 56âŚonly 20-26 years after Jesusâs crucifixion and resurrection. âď¸ Matthew Henryâs Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4 2 Corinthians 4 The Light of the Gospel 4 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. … Continue reading 2 Corinthians 4
Biblical Sexuality
The following 2-hour video entitled, âThereâs No Such Thing as a Gay Person,â features an in-depth discussion of Biblical Sexuality by Rosaria Butterfield, Christopher Yuan, and Becket Cook. Friends, the good news of belonging to Jesus is not a popular one. It is in complete opposition to the predominantly self-focused message of our culture at-large. … Continue reading Biblical Sexuality
Revisiting Hermeneutics
What is Hermeneutics, and why is it important? Itâs my prayer that the article by GotQuestions and the teaching by Dr Walt Russell reinforce how fundamental these study guidelines truly are! Letâs open-up our Bibles and allow Godâs Word to both renew our minds and guide our heartsâŚeach and every day. His, Meridith The following … Continue reading Revisiting Hermeneutics
âHe is Risen!â
Matthew 28:1-20 (NET) The following chapter from Matthew was provided by http://www.Biblegateway.com. The New English Translation was chosen as to supply notes from the translators. The Resurrection 28 Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 Suddenly … Continue reading âHe is Risen!â
It All Hinges Upon Jesusâs Resurrection
As Sunday rapidly approaches, please consider examining the claims Jesus made about Himself. Friends, if His resurrection didnât happen, Christianity isnât a viable worldviewâŚit would be futile and misleading. Christianityâs existence hinges entirely on Jesusâs resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15) As you research, you will find approximately 130 attestations, both Christian and non-Christian (Greco-Roman, Syrian, and … Continue reading It All Hinges Upon Jesusâs Resurrection