“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 Some of the most hopeful books of the Bible – Philippians, Colossians, and Ephesians – come out of Paul’s house arrest in Rome. If you feel discouraged or question whether the Christian life is worth […]
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” II Timothy 3:16-17 We need something to equip us to survive spiritually in this sinful world. God has given us His Word. How does the Bible equip us for life’s journey? It provides spiritual truth […]
“Your Word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.” Jeremiah 15:15-21 Ask the Lord to help you apply the Bible to your life today. Take time to ponder the meat and milk of the Word. As you quiet your heart, God will teach you about Himself through His Book. of my heart.” Jeremiah 15:15-21 Ask the […]
“Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt.” Ephesians 4:22. Some look at the standards God set forth in the Bible as obstacles that prevent us from enjoying life. However, the boundaries God places protect us from our worst inclinations and foster healthy responses to Him. In Ephesians 4, for example, Paul provides some […]
“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.” I Peter 2:2 It might seem strange to be commanded to earnestly long for something. But we need to be reminded of our need of spiritual nourishment. Even though we may have fed on the Word in the past, we need to […]