See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. 1 John 3:1 NASB Bestowed – In the New Testament this Greek word (dedoken) belongs to the same cognate group as the word for gift. It could be translated as giving, granting,…
unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 2 Timothy 3:3 NASB Unloving – If you read this in an English translation, you might think Paul is speaking about those who lack sacrificial love. You might think he uses the Greek agape. Then you would conclude that these people have missed the mark…
“But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8 NASB Does not provide – By Michael Moen In today’s world we all grow up in different households with different family dynamics. The experiences we…
Say, therefore, to the sons of Israel, “I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage. I will also redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. Then I will take you for My people, and I…
See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. 1 John 3:1 NASB Bestowed – In the New Testament this Greek word (dedoken) belongs to the same cognate group as the word for gift. It could be translated as giving, granting,…
I recently gave a sermon-lecture on the implications of Genesis 4:1 for family relationships. I thought you might like to hear it. It’s rather long – about an hour and a half – with some discussion at the end, but I think you will have an appreciation for this one verse that you might not…
I’m really excited about all the things that are happening in the community. Community is more than words on a website, isn’t it? It’s so gratifying to see people share their stories and then see the heart-felt response of others. So, it’s time to add one more part to this growing group. Local CONNECTION! I…
