By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain (1 Corinthians 15:2). Huh? In vain? For crying out loud, Paul! Couldn’t you leave well enough alone? … Continue reading
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Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand (1 Corinthians 15:1). Paul is about to pivot from worship etiquette to simpler subjects, like … Continue reading
Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way (1 Corinthians 14:39-40). The sun rises and sets. The tide comes in and goes out. … Continue reading
So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? But if an unbeliever or someone … Continue reading
In the Law it is written: “Through men of strange tongues And through the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, But even then they will not listen to me,” says the Lord. Tongues, then, are a sign … Continue reading
…forever (Psalm 23:6). For all the tomorrows that will ever be Until the end of time and then past that So far in the future that all moments up to now will seem like a blip That’s forever. No, that’s … Continue reading
…and I will dwell in the house of the Lord… (Psalm 23:6). Don’t let this part go by too fast. I’ve read or heard this Psalm so many times that the end often goes by like movie credits. I see … Continue reading
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…(Psalm 23:6) I need to know that God is good. I need to know that God is merciful. I need to know that those qualities will always be … Continue reading
…my cup overflows(Psalm 23:5). Not just what I need. More Eversomuch more Overflowing abbondanza So, we’re clearly not talking about my bank account here. Instead, perhaps, we’re talking about greater things. Things like my heart My soul My spirit If … Continue reading
You anoint my head with oil… (Psalm 23:5). You will be the honored guest. In Bible times, the honored guest had oil poured on his head to signify the esteem in which he was held. Seems an odd way of … Continue reading