Written by Joel Davis We are continuing our series in the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches in the Revelation of John, and this week we have what feels like a special treat — a church that isn’t in the doghouse! I don’t know how many Dallas Cowboys fans are listening, but they’ll perhaps be disappointed to know that Philadelphia of all places receives a very strong commendation and promise from …
Written by Joel Davis Today, we are continuing our verse-by-verse study of Jesus’ words to seven different churches in Asia Minor (Modern-Day Turkey) in Revelation 2 and 3. I would encourage you, if you are reading at home or at least not driving right now, get out a physical Bible and a pen, perhaps even a journal, and let’s give our full attention …
“…and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God (our Father) has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us”. Romans 5:5 This is such a problematic passage. For some reason I chuckle when I read this text because of the way Scripture continually offers the same invitation. The invitation is to …
Jesus’s offer is real. His way of life is powerful, and it is readily available. Consider His words from John 7:37-39, On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water …
“He also removed Maacah, the mother of King Asa, from the position of queen mother, because she had made a horrid image as an Asherah, and Asa cut down her horrid image, crushed it and burned it at the brook Kidron.” 2 Chronicles 15:16 What does generational freedom look like? How can we be freed from those in our family …