Tag Archives: Hebrews

Eternally Unchanging

Monday May 29, 2023 Hebrews 6:17-18 Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God … Continue reading

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Love or Death – 2

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Murder (1 John 3:11–12) – Continued The difference between Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering was faith (Hebrews 11:4), and faith is always based on the revelation God has given (Romans 10:17). It seems clear that … Continue reading

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God Is Here; God Is Now

Monday May 22, 2023 Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is a wonderful thought that God has already lived all of our tomorrows. God has no yesterdays and … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 5/20/2023

The Objects of Faith ACCORDING to the following Scripture, God called Abraham in sovereign grace: And Joshua said to all the people, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father … Continue reading

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Kingly Living! – 2

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Blessings of Our Justification – Continued Glorious hope (verse 2b). “Peace with God” takes care of the past: He will no longer hold our sins against us. “Access to God” takes care of the present: … Continue reading

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Kingly Living! – 1

Scripture References: Romans 5 Since Romans is a book of logic, it is also a book of “therefores.” We have the “therefore” of condemnation in Romans 3:20, justification in Romans 5:1, no condemnation in Romans 8:1, and dedication in Romans … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 5/13/2023

Four Steps – Four Men NOW to return to Abraham, I am sure that Paul must have had in mind the four men in Genesis who completely dominate the book from chapter 11 to 50; for these four men correspond … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/11/2023

Discipline I was a stubborn child. When disciplined by my parents, I would sulk for hours afterward. I didn’t see discipline from my parents’ perspective—as something that would mold me into a mature, loving person. Hebrews 12 has a lesson … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/10/2023

Difficult Definitions As an editor, I love definitions. The field of lexicography can be complex, but when a definition is finally solidified, there’s comfort to be found. It becomes something stable. This is also the reason I love the book … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/09/2023

The New Deal “I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.” These words were spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a speech which unveiled a series of economic strategies for ending the Great … Continue reading

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Vicarious Intercession

Thursday May 4, 2023 Hebrews 10:19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus. Beware of imagining that intercession means bringing our personal sympathies into the presence of God and demanding that He does what … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/03/2023

Radiance When I was a boy, my dad took me to his construction site, and told me, “Don’t look directly at the welding light; it can blind you.” But a welding flame is cool and dangerous. As my father was … Continue reading

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Hebrews 11:13

Wednesday April 26, 2023 Hebrews 11:13 Strangers and pilgrims on the earth. If you have ever tried to plough a straight furrow in the country—we are sorry for the man that does not know how to plough and more sorry … Continue reading

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Crown Him Lord of All – 2

Scripture References – Colossians 1:13-20 Christ Is the Creator He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and … Continue reading

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Grace For a Season

For Saturday April 15, 2023 Hebrews 9:27 It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment. Warren Wiersbe tells of a frontier town in which a horse-drawn wagon with a little boy aboard was racing through … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/11/2023

Noteworthy Stories When God’s promises are lavished on Abram in Genesis, we can’t help but feel a bit surprised. It seems undeserved—mainly because we know nothing about Abram. We haven’t had a chance to weigh his wisdom or foolishness, something … Continue reading

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Christ Intercedes For Us

Romans 8:34: Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. (NKJV). Who then will condemn us? No one—for … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 4/01/2023

Introduction To Faith Pastor’s Note: The Bible tells us that “without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek … Continue reading

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The Necessity of Holiness – 5

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading

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The Necessity of Holiness – 4

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading

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