Month: November 2023
QuickThoughts: Freed From Sin
📘 for he who has died has been justified from sin. Romans 6:7 LSB Who is the one who died here that has been justified (or freed) from sin? It is us ~ Those whom God has called to repentance and faith, brought from… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Freed From Sin”
QuickThoughts: God’s Perfect Law
Our consciences alone can only reveal so much sin. The consciences of unbelievers can prick them for the sin of murder, for example, but they generally will not be bothered with holiness or serving the one true God. Without God’s Word, it is easy… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: God’s Perfect Law”
QuickThoughts: Sovereignty In Trials
God designed, planned, orchestrated, and authored the most unjust tragedy in human history: the crucifixion of His only Son, Jesus. So many Christians accept this glorious truth, yet reject that He may have also done the same for those tragedies in our own lives?… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Sovereignty In Trials”
QuickThoughts: The Gospel Summarized
There is nothing in life to be more thankful for than the Gospel of Jesus Christ! What are some of your favorite verses/passages that proclaim the Gospel message well (and as completely as possible)? I’ll kick us off: 📘 But God demonstrates His own… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: The Gospel Summarized”
QuickThoughts: Justified by Faith
📘 Now to the one who works, his wage is not counted according to grace, but according to what is due. Romans 4:4 LSB God does not owe us anything. There is nothing “due” to us that He must pay, no works we have… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Justified by Faith”
QuickThoughts: God’s Wrath of Abandonment
God’s wrath of abandonment and its effects are described in striking detail in Romans 1:24-31. Here, Paul instructs the Roman believers on what they should expect from a pagan culture that has rejected the obvious truth of God and have turned instead to worship… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: God’s Wrath of Abandonment”
QuickThoughts: God’s Righteousness vs. Man’s Unrighteousness
An interesting contrast is revealed in Romans 1:16-20. Often when we discuss God’s judgment against unrighteousness, we will begin with v. 18 of the text, but that isn’t where Paul begins. He actually begins this topic in v. 15 by letting the Romans know… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: God’s Righteousness vs. Man’s Unrighteousness”
QuickThoughts: Encourage One Another
Even the Apostle Paul, arguably the most holy man to have ever lived (apart from Christ), needed and sought not only to encourage others, but to be encouraged by other believers. 📘 For I long to see you so that I may impart some… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Encourage One Another”
QuickThoughts: Paul Prefers Texting
Even Paul preferred having difficult conversations via text rather than in person. 😂 📘 For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present I need not use severity, in accordance with the authority which the Lord gave me for… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Paul Prefers Texting”
QuickThoughts: Live the Christian Life Today
📘 Finally, brothers, rejoice, be restored, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 LSB To this I also implore you all: encourage one another, build up and do not tear… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Live the Christian Life Today”
The Unworthy Prodigal 