Two sins that lead to all others. It’s always about you. Idolatry. Sexual immorality. The delusion of the age. We must have courage. Immediately after Pentecost, we begin reading The Epistle of Paul to the Romans. This is arguably the most difficult, theological and “head spinning[1]” Epistle in the New Testament. As with all… Continue reading Wednesday after Pentecost Romans 1:18-27 May 28/June 10 2009
Category: scripture
Thoughts on Tuesday’s Scripture Readings
"Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: To the one we are the savour of… Continue reading Thoughts on Tuesday’s Scripture Readings
For God so loved the world…
Today we are presented with the famous John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Do we really want to live forever? If we think of life in the world’s terms, many people would say no!… Continue reading For God so loved the world…
Once when He descended and confounded the tongues…
Today we read in Genesis the story of the tower of Babel. In this story, we learn how the human race was scattered over the face of the earth because, in our pride, we wished to build a tall tower reaching unto heaven. Thus, the confusion of our language was a great mercy of God,… Continue reading Once when He descended and confounded the tongues…
With God all things are possible
Both the epistle and gospel readings for today talk about what we must do, about the moral life of a Christian. “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only.” “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father… Continue reading With God all things are possible