Philippians 1:1, Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; I Corinthians 6:19-20, Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were... Continue Reading →
Paul – the Missionary
It is commonly reported that Paul went on three missionary journeys. I write to refute that idea and then to suggest it might be possibly correct – but different than commonly thought. Here are the three verses that seem to launch Paul’s three missionary journeys: Acts 13:4, So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went... Continue Reading →
Good Slaves
At men’s breakfast this morning, Alan D. talked on Slavery and what marks a good Slave. First is the truth that God’s people are called slaves, Jesus’ followers called themselves slaves, and His followers are called slaves. Called Slaves – Romans 6:16-18, Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that... Continue Reading →
Saved? Three Questions
Most people are curious about others: where they are from, what they do, who they are related to and what is their fame. Most people who claim Jesus as Savior and believe there is a Hell to avoid and a solution to embrace, eventually ask others about their relationship with Jesus. They come to ask questions like:... Continue Reading →
Christians Commissioned
Matthew 28:16-20, Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19-20, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the... Continue Reading →
Modern Christians
We live in a country rich with blessings because there were those before us who understood the values mentioned in the pledge to our flag: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. ... Continue Reading →
Beware – 1 Timothy 4:1
I Timothy 4:1-3, Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created … The Holy Spirit emphatically issues a warning of three dangers facing... Continue Reading →
Saved? Whose Terms?
A HUGE day approaches - for all - for everyone - for all ever conceived! What? All will be raised from death to stand before Jesus to be judged and sentenced to either life with God in glory or life removed from God’s grace in Hell. For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted... Continue Reading →
D-Day
From History.com D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries during World War II. France at the time was occupied by the armies of Nazi Germany, and the amphibious assault—codenamed Operation... Continue Reading →
Two Calendars
Israel of the Old Testament had two calendars annually used - one religious beginning in March of the year and the other a civil calendar beginning seven months later. The first was about the Lamb and the second was about a King - and both were about Jesus! The first calendar was about the first... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 