1Peter 5:12-14 Acts 15:22 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Romans 6:1-4 Francis Schaeffer “Here is the great evangelical disaster – the failure of the evangelical church world to stand for truth as truth. There is only one word for this – namely – ACCOMODATION: The evangelical church has accommodated to the world spirit of the age.” Martyn-Lloyd-Jones…
1 Peter 5:8-11 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 4:7; Job 1:1-12 Matthew 6:7-13 Ephesians 1:15-21; Colossians 2:13-15; 1 John 3:8; 1 Peter 5:9; James 4:7-8; Ephesians 6:16 Defining the word STRATAGEM “A stratagem is any clever scheme – sometimes one that’s part of an overall strategy (i.e., a carefully worked out plan of action). The…
1 Peter 5:5-7 Ephesians 4:1-3 Acts 4:33 Philippians 2:1-8 Matthew 5:3-11 Luke 14:7-11 Proverbs 27:2 Isaiah 66:1-2 Dr. Michael Heiser “Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible” “Matthew wants readers to identify Jesus with the nation of Israel. He accomplishes that in his story of Jesus’ childhood. After Joseph and Mary had to flee to Egypt…
1 Peter 5:5-7 2 Timothy 2:1-2 2 Corinthians 12:1-9 John 1:14 Acts 4:33 Matthew 5:3-11 Luke 14:7-11 Isaiah 66:1-2 MedicalNewsToday.com Title: “Covid-19 anxiety syndrome: A pandemic phenomenon.” “As lockdowns and restrictions ease in various locations, some people find it extremely challenging to reacclimate to ‘normal’ life. As the pandemic recedes, some consider this phenomenon as…
1 Peter 5:1-4 Matthew 20:20-28 Ephesians 4:11-24 Judges 17:6 James I. Packer “Truth & Power” What is Authority? Authority is a relational word which signifies the right to rule. It is expressed in claims and is acknowledged by compliance and conformity. There are various sorts and sources of authority. Documents and authors are ‘the authorities’…
1 Peter 4:15-19 Ephesians 5:25-27 2 Corinthians 11:2 (NLT) 2 Corinthians 11:3-6; 24-28 1 Peter 4:14-15 (NLT) Revelation 19:6-9 Revelation 21:1-6 Revelation 21:9-14 Carmen Joy Imes “Bearing God’s Name” “The Israelites have been liberated from slavery in Egypt, but they have not yet arrived at their final destination. Everything they know about who they are,…
1 Peter 4:12-14 Matthew 28:1-10 Romans 5:1-5 2 Timothy 2:12 James 1:2-4 James 1:12 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Pastor John MacBeath was a Scottish pastor. In his devotional titled: “Nothing is more beautiful than our Lord’s foresight” he writes: “When he sent His disciples to prepare the Passover, there was found an upper room furnished and…
1 Peter 3:14-22 Romans 5:10-14 2 Peter 2:4-5 Jude 6 1 Peter 3:22 Follower of Jesus Christ must learn to withstand persecution and to persevere in their faith. Chuck Swindoll said it this way: Find Hope to press on…. Hope to endure.… Hope to stay focused…. Hope to see dreams fulfilled…. C.S. Lewis “The Abolition…
1 Peter 3:8-12 2 Peter 1:3-8 Philippians 4:8-9 Psalm 141:1-4 Chuck Swindoll ‘Without a doubt, the process of spiritual growth is a long and often painful one. Enroute to maturity, we all spill our milk, say things we shouldn’t, and fail to act our age. Sometimes we throw temper tantrums like toddlers or pout like…
1 Peter 3:1-7 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 Hebrews 11:11-12 Principle One: Consider your Actions carefully Principle Two: Consider what KOSMOS you represent Principle Three: Consider your Attitude Principle One: Husbands live with your wives Principle Two: Husbands live with Understanding Principle Three: Husbands honor your wives