Paul wrote the book of Romans to a mixed church of Jews and Gentiles. Chapter 16 is a call to unity and a cautionary warning about false teachers and prophets. He reminds the church that the false teachers are instruments of Satan, but ends the chapter with the promise that God will ultimately defeat those…
Moses spoke these words to the Israelites on the plains of Moab before they crossed the Jordan River into the promised land. The words were preparing them for what they would face in their new home, a land filled with temptations and danger. The promised land held wonderful things but also idol worshipers and Moses’…
In Romans 12:12 Paul instructs believers to rejoice, be patient, and be consistent. Additionally, he pairs each instruction with a specific action or circumstance. The power of the verse resides in the pairing. Rejoicing is a powerful thing, but Paul says to rejoice in hope. Hope uplifts the soul and allows us to experience joy…
When I consider that Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians while under house arrest in Rome, I’m humbled and convicted. He found strength in Jesus Christ and trusted Him completely. He was totally dedicated to the Lord that his human condition literally did not matter. He knew how the story ends and lived out…
In our current culture, we are bombarded daily by information from multiple sources. Social media has, for many, replaced traditional news outlets. The rise and growing sophistication of AI has made discerning the validity of what we see difficult. On earth, truth gets convoluted and confusing. Yet, with God, nothing changes. He is the same,…
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