“and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” John 8:32 And – Do you know what a “sound byte” is? It’s that 15 seconds of news where you hear someone say something relevant. But have you ever noticed that the sound byte usually begins in the middle of someone’s speech…
“Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.” 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Wrath – According to the modern liberal school of theology, God finished His anger management training with flying colors. That Old Testament God of fire and brimstone has been replaced. We live in a time when God is portrayed as a peaceful, grandfatherly…
“For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined;” Luke 22:22 Going – Where are you going? This is not a simple map-direction question. It’s a “Life Determining” question. And there is only one possible answer. You are going to your death. That’s exactly what Jesus has in mind here. Even…
“Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and let it be done as you have believed.” Matthew 8:13 Go your way – Have you learned to follow orders? Most of us are quite good at giving commands and expecting them to be carried out, but we are not so enthusiastic about receiving commands. Have…
“to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout” 1 Peter 1:1 Aliens – We’ve all heard it. Life’s a journey. The road less traveled. Did you know that God invented the idea? Every Christian carries a green card. You don’t get this card until you change kingdoms but when you do become a citizen of…
“BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger” Ephesians 4:26 Anger – It comes from the same root, but it’s not the same word. Yesterday we discovered that “BE ANGRY” is in a quotation from Psalm 4. Paul uses the Greek word orgizo. Then Paul modifies…
“BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger” Ephesians 4:26 Angry – How did you sleep? Did you give away that anger as your gift to God? It wasn’t easy to do, but you discovered that you could do it. And then rest. But this verse…
“do not let the sun go down on your anger” Ephesians 4:26 Go down – Have you ever noticed what a calming effect a beautiful sunset has on you? As you watch the sky light up with those spectacular colors, the clouds turn to incredible shades of pink and then purple, you can’t help but…
“All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all things edify.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 Profitable – What responsibility do I have to those who are weaker in their understanding of grace? That’s the question. It’s not about money; it about influence. Paul has been discussing a very…
“I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some.” 1 Corinthians 9:22 By all means – This is the word about tactics. We are all familiar with the terms “strategy” and “tactics”. Strategy (another good Greek word) is that overall plan of action – the big picture…
