Jer 9:22-23 “thus says the Lord, ‘let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises [...]
Archive for May, 2009
What Should Be of Greatest Importance in Your Life?
Posted in Christian Living, tagged fear of God, Jesus Christ, Knowing God, purpose in life on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An Example to Follow, An Experience to Pray for
Posted in Prayer, Revival on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The following is an excerpt from Bradley’s Accounts of Religious Revivals (pp. 194-202). I read a different portion of this Sunday afternoon. I recognize that it probably seems long, but it is excellent. Note especially the circumstances of the churches, how sinful people in the area were, and what these believers did. If I explain [...]
Three Questions
Posted in Christian Living on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In preparation for this week’s Bible study on Wednesday, I’d like you to consider these three questions:
What is of greatest importance in your life?
How is that seen in your life? (In other words, how does your life demonstrate or show what is most important in your life?)
What are you doing to make that even more [...]
The Faith Chapter
Posted in Faith, Hebrews, Perseverance on May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hebrews 11 is a favorite chapter of many Christians–it defines faith (v. 1) and illustrates faith (the rest of the chapter).
Why is this chapter where it is in the letter though? What is its purpose? In other words, what is the context in which it needs to be correctly understood and applied to our lives?
What [...]
The Fool
Posted in Biblical Exegesis & Thoughts on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In Bible terms a fool is an unbeliever, a practical atheist (one who lives as if there is no God, Ps 14:1). Note these characteristics from Scripture:
He hates knowledge (Prov 1:22) but he loves folly (15:14; 17:16; 18:2)
Therefore he does not choose the fear of the Lord, 1:29 [OT shorthand for salvation]
The end of his [...]
