This week we will look at the message of the church. In the New Testament, we find the word “gospel” more than 100 times. The Greek word euangelion…
The Good News
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Devotions
Committed to Prayer
This week we have been looking at the method in which God works through the community of believers. Today we will look at the fourth commitment…
Committed to Sharing a Meal
The third commitment the early church held to was “the breaking of bread.” In his commentary on the book of Acts, Howard Marshall writes concerning…
Godly Living
In this passage, Paul continues to instruct and encourage this young pastor of the church at Ephesus. Paul begins with a warning to avoid “godless…
Doctrine of the Godhead
Paul begins chapter two by instructing Timothy to pray for everyone, especially for “kings and all those in authority.” This is important be…
A Pure Heart
Paul writes this letter to Timothy who he referred to as “my true son in the faith.” Paul writes this letter to encourage him in his faith and…
Partnership in the Gospel
In his opening salutation to the church at Philippi, Paul thanks his heavenly Father for the Philippian’s partnership in the Gospel. The word that…
Here We Grow Again! (Spiritual Maturity)
Last week we looked at this passage of scripture through the lens of what it means to be successful. Today I would like to look at this pass…
Key to Contentment
Throughout his faith walk, Paul learned valuable lessons that allowed him to experience peace and contentment during some of the most difficult…
Unshakable Joy
Yesterday we saw how Paul maintained an attitude of gratitude despite his difficult circumstances. Today, we will see how Paul maintained a…
Attitude of Gratitude
No doubt 2020 was a difficult year. Unfortunately, 2021 has also gotten off to a rough start. Despite the pandemic and civil unrest, it is…