Galatian Salvation

who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,  Galatians 1:4  NASB Who gave Himself for our sins – “Jesus died on the cross so that I could be saved.”  That’s the way we usually interpret this phrase.  But is that…

The God of Providing

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 NASB Give us – The God who gives. That’s how we usually think of the God of the New Testament. If He isn’t providing for our salvation, then He is busy taking care of our needs. He is the Christmas God, secretly arranging presents for His…

Sacred Moos

Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater. Acts 19:31 NASB Not to venture – Day 3. I don’t worry too much about sacred cows. Cows are really pretty docile animals. They usually just go wherever they are led. I…

Accounting Principles

To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey.  Matthew 25:15 NASB Gave – God might not be a policeman but He is an accountant.  Of course, He is also advocate, prosecutor, judge and jury (actually, there is no…

A Gift from the Past

You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men  Mark 7:8  ESV Tradition – When are we unwittingly following the traditions of men rather than the commandments of God?  The answer to this question is not so obvious since traditions are usually considered necessary and authoritative.  In fact, more often than…

Shovel Size

“Give, and good measure will be given to you, pressed down and shaken together, and running over, they will pour into your lap.  For what ever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.” Luke 6:38 Give – God has a bigger shovel than you have.  Most of us…

Life or Death

“Give, and good measure will be given to you, pressed down and shaken together, and running over, they will pour into your lap.  For what ever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.” Luke 6:38 Give – There are two Greek verbs that mean “to give.”  Doreomai means…

The Location of Hell

and do not give the devil an opportunity Ephesians 4:27 Opportunity – On the west end of Grand Cayman is a town called Hell.  Maybe it’s only a tourist trap, but there is a post office there so you can mail a letter to someone from Hell.  In physical space, this is about as close…