Most people think they're good enough to get into Heaven. And this is precisely why most people are going to Hell.
The truth is that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). We only have hope because of what Jesus did for us.
The truth is that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). We only have hope because of what Jesus did for us.
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The world says:
Affirm sexual immorality
Celebrate sexual immorality
Excuse sexual immorality
Justify sexual immorality
Defend sexual immorality
Overlook sexual immorality
Normalize sexual immorality
The Bible says:
“FLEE sexual immorality!”
-1 Corinthians 6:18
Trust the Bible!
Affirm sexual immorality
Celebrate sexual immorality
Excuse sexual immorality
Justify sexual immorality
Defend sexual immorality
Overlook sexual immorality
Normalize sexual immorality
The Bible says:
“FLEE sexual immorality!”
-1 Corinthians 6:18
Trust the Bible!
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Jesus doesn't promise us a life of ease or a big bank account. He promises that he will be with us until the very end, and that is exceedingly better.
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When the world can’t win the TRUTH argument (because they can’t)….
Their next move is to:
However, all of those attempts are a waste of time, because TRUTH can’t be stopped. It always wins.
Here we go:
https://t.me/StudyBibleFam
Their next move is to:
- suppress TRUTH
- vilify TRUTH
- make TRUTH illegal
- persecute TRUTH
However, all of those attempts are a waste of time, because TRUTH can’t be stopped. It always wins.
Here we go:
https://t.me/StudyBibleFam
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May declaration: We will not let busyness choke our love! 🌱🚫 Protect time together, protect prayer, protect laughter — guard your garden fiercely! Song 2:15 ❤️ What are you protecting most this month? #StrongMarriage #May
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You are more than...
- a cosmic accident
- a clump of cells
- a descendant of apes
you are made in the image and likeness of the one true God, who intentionally created you.
- a cosmic accident
- a clump of cells
- a descendant of apes
you are made in the image and likeness of the one true God, who intentionally created you.
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Youth Pastors and College Pastors are not hirelings, or glorified babysitters. They are God-called ministers of the Gospel.
Treat them as such.
Treat them as such.
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“If God is so good, then why does He allow bad people to exist?”
Because, if He didn’t, the world would be extinct. Every one of us were born a sinner in need of a Savior.
Because, if He didn’t, the world would be extinct. Every one of us were born a sinner in need of a Savior.
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May 10: Old, Wise, and Desperately in Need of God
#Devotional
Judges 18:1–19:30; Philippians 4:10–20; Psalm 71:1–24
Sometimes we expect that we’ll naturally grow in faith as we grow older. We tend to see elderly people as those who have been molded and shaped by life—rock-solid in their faith and untapped sources of wisdom. That, or we speed around them in the grocery aisle, blissfully disengaged with the reality that our bodies, too, will slow down and endure pain.
While the psalmist seems to express a shadow of both these perspectives in Psa 71, neither of them is complete. Adopting the point of view of an elderly person, he reflects on his life. His prayer to God shows us that maturing in faith isn’t automatic.
The elderly man is respected by others, but he doesn’t trust in the honor that some ascribe to him. He knows that Yahweh is the source of his strength, and he praises Him continually:
“I have become a wonder to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with your praise, with your glory all the day” (Psa 71:7).
Perhaps forsaken or looked down on by others, he makes a request for God’s presence: “Do not cast me away in the time of old age” and “even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me” (Psa 71:9, 19). He continues to request God’s nearness:
“O God, do not be far from me. My God, hurry to help me” (Psa 71:12).
Perhaps most poignant is the intensity of the psalmist’s trust in God. Even in his old age, though he has “leaned from birth” upon God, he can’t place his trust in his past years of faithfulness (Psa 71:6). His
“praise is of [God] continually” (Psa 71:6).
He also feels a responsibility to pass on the testimony of God’s works:
“I will come in to tell the mighty deeds of Lord Yahweh. I will make known your righteousness, yours only” (Psa 71:16).
Maturity in faith isn’t awarded like a badge after we have put in our time. It’s not an achievement. The elderly man’s prayer acts as a testimony of God’s faithfulness—past and present. Maturity of faith is something you continue to “be” and “do” and “seek.”
How do you treat the elderly people in your life? What can you learn about God from them?
#Devotional
Judges 18:1–19:30; Philippians 4:10–20; Psalm 71:1–24
Sometimes we expect that we’ll naturally grow in faith as we grow older. We tend to see elderly people as those who have been molded and shaped by life—rock-solid in their faith and untapped sources of wisdom. That, or we speed around them in the grocery aisle, blissfully disengaged with the reality that our bodies, too, will slow down and endure pain.
While the psalmist seems to express a shadow of both these perspectives in Psa 71, neither of them is complete. Adopting the point of view of an elderly person, he reflects on his life. His prayer to God shows us that maturing in faith isn’t automatic.
The elderly man is respected by others, but he doesn’t trust in the honor that some ascribe to him. He knows that Yahweh is the source of his strength, and he praises Him continually:
“I have become a wonder to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with your praise, with your glory all the day” (Psa 71:7).
Perhaps forsaken or looked down on by others, he makes a request for God’s presence: “Do not cast me away in the time of old age” and “even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me” (Psa 71:9, 19). He continues to request God’s nearness:
“O God, do not be far from me. My God, hurry to help me” (Psa 71:12).
Perhaps most poignant is the intensity of the psalmist’s trust in God. Even in his old age, though he has “leaned from birth” upon God, he can’t place his trust in his past years of faithfulness (Psa 71:6). His
“praise is of [God] continually” (Psa 71:6).
He also feels a responsibility to pass on the testimony of God’s works:
“I will come in to tell the mighty deeds of Lord Yahweh. I will make known your righteousness, yours only” (Psa 71:16).
Maturity in faith isn’t awarded like a badge after we have put in our time. It’s not an achievement. The elderly man’s prayer acts as a testimony of God’s faithfulness—past and present. Maturity of faith is something you continue to “be” and “do” and “seek.”
How do you treat the elderly people in your life? What can you learn about God from them?
May 10 - Wrong Reason for Prayer
#LifeOfChrist
“‘When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full’” (Matthew 6:5).
Over the centuries, various questionable practices and attitudes have affected the prayer life of God’s people—ritualization, prescription prayers, limitations of time and place, the love of long prayers, and meaningless repetitions. But the worst fault was when God’s people prayed mainly to be noticed by others, especially by fellow Jews. This fault was inherently sinful because it originated from and helped intensify pride. Such an evil, self-glorifying motive was and is the ultimate perversion of God’s gift of prayer, which is intended to glorify Him (cf. John 14:13) and express our dependence on His grace.
Prayer that focuses on self is always hypocritical; it stands in sharp contrast to true prayer, which focuses on God. Hypocrites are simply actors, persons playing a role, as the Greeks did on stage with their large masks. What such persons do and say is seldom sincere, but merely designed to create an image.
The scribes and Pharisees’ prayers served the same purpose as so many of their activities—to draw praise and honor to themselves. This is the type of righteousness that has no place in the kingdom of God (cf. Matt. 5:20).
The more sacred something is, such as prayer, the more Satan wants to profane it. And one way to do that is to inject pride and self-centeredness into prayer—to get believers to pray as the Pharisees did. So if you pray to be impressive to fellow believers, you are praying for the wrong reason.
Ask Yourself
What should be the tone and purpose of public prayer? Should it be any different from your private interactions with God? What could you do to help make sure you’re addressing God and not your audience?
#LifeOfChrist
“‘When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full’” (Matthew 6:5).
Over the centuries, various questionable practices and attitudes have affected the prayer life of God’s people—ritualization, prescription prayers, limitations of time and place, the love of long prayers, and meaningless repetitions. But the worst fault was when God’s people prayed mainly to be noticed by others, especially by fellow Jews. This fault was inherently sinful because it originated from and helped intensify pride. Such an evil, self-glorifying motive was and is the ultimate perversion of God’s gift of prayer, which is intended to glorify Him (cf. John 14:13) and express our dependence on His grace.
Prayer that focuses on self is always hypocritical; it stands in sharp contrast to true prayer, which focuses on God. Hypocrites are simply actors, persons playing a role, as the Greeks did on stage with their large masks. What such persons do and say is seldom sincere, but merely designed to create an image.
The scribes and Pharisees’ prayers served the same purpose as so many of their activities—to draw praise and honor to themselves. This is the type of righteousness that has no place in the kingdom of God (cf. Matt. 5:20).
The more sacred something is, such as prayer, the more Satan wants to profane it. And one way to do that is to inject pride and self-centeredness into prayer—to get believers to pray as the Pharisees did. So if you pray to be impressive to fellow believers, you are praying for the wrong reason.
Ask Yourself
What should be the tone and purpose of public prayer? Should it be any different from your private interactions with God? What could you do to help make sure you’re addressing God and not your audience?
We don't worship a God we made up in our own heads. We worship the God who revealed himself in the pages of the Bible. Any other version of him is just an idol we've created.
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Forgiveness isn't a feeling you wait for, Christian. It's a command from our Lord who forgave all our sins.
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Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 5:5
A fallen world, needs a risen Saviour.
1 John 5:5
A fallen world, needs a risen Saviour.
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We get our kids tutors for math, coaches for sports, & counselors for health.
However, we tell them to figure out their spiritual life on their own. That’s why many struggle.
Disciple your kids & get others in their lives that will help them with the most important thing… their soul!
However, we tell them to figure out their spiritual life on their own. That’s why many struggle.
Disciple your kids & get others in their lives that will help them with the most important thing… their soul!
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STRONG marriages bloom best when both partners face the same direction — toward Jesus! 🕊️👀 Fix your eyes on Him and watch your love grow taller together! Heb 12:2 💪 Where are your eyes fixed this May? #StrongMarriage #May
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God’s design for family is not two dads with no mommy or two mommies with no dad.
God’s design for family is one dad and one mom that love Him and raise their kids together.
This is still true and always will be.
God’s design for family is one dad and one mom that love Him and raise their kids together.
This is still true and always will be.
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Doctors can extend your life expectancy.
They charge for their services.
Jesus can give you eternal life.
He does it for free.
They charge for their services.
Jesus can give you eternal life.
He does it for free.
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