In the passage above, we see Jesus initiating a church ordinance that we call The Lord’s Supper or Communion. This ordinance would act as a physical reminder…
The Lord’s Supper
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Devotions
Believer’s Baptism
One of the New Testament doctrines that is very important is the doctrine of believer’s baptism. Some faiths baptize babies. This comes from a…
Baptism as a Declaration of Faith
Why was Jesus baptized? The main reason is stated in the text, “to fulfill all righteousness.” Jesus is identifying Himself completely with sinful humanity. The prophet Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would be numbered with sinners (see Isaiah 53:12). Baptism means…
Eternal Hope
This letter was written by the apostle John. This was the beloved disciple that Jesus entrusted His mother to at Calvary. This letter was written…
Living in the Last Days
Now that Jude has warned his readers about these false teachers, he instructs them to persevere. He instructs them to “remember what the apostles…
Contend for the Faith
Jude, the author of this short letter, is the half brother of Jesus. Many see Jude as a companion letter to 2 Peter since Jude writes concerning…
Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus
While we wait for that glorious day, we need to keep in mind that, “our Lord’s patience means salvation.” His patience in delaying His return is…
The Straight Way vs. My Way
In order to understand what Peter is warning his readers about, you must first understand the false teaching that had become prevalent at the time…
Facts Not Fables
This epistle is most likely Peter’s final words to the church. In this letter, he warns the church about false teachers. He gives the church signs…
You Matter to God
So how does Peter wrap us this short treatise on human suffering? He does so by instructing his readers to “humble” themselves under God’s mighty…
Suffering Well
When suffering happens, most of us react as if it were something strange. Somehow, we feel like nobody else has ever suffered like we have. The…