Archive for August, 2020

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
1 Corinthians 12:25‭-‬27, ESV

Are we one Body of Christ or still trying to live our separate lives?
The Chrisitian faith is not lived in isolation. We need each other, encourage each other, and cry with each other.

Trivial Accomplishments and Life

The Church during the days of Corona Virus: Pray for people affected by Hurricanes

VerseD: Matthew 6:3

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing
Matthew 6:3, ESV

We do not do good things for others to receive recognition and praise.
We do good works to lead people to the love and glory of God.

VerseD: Romans 8:28

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose
Romans 8:28 ESV

This is not saying God only lets good things come our way, rather that He is working all things for our good, to make us more like the Son and to bring about His Kingdom on Earth.

150 Alleged Bible Contradictions Answered

God’s Word is consistent and true.

VerseD: Lamentations 3:22-23

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22‭-‬23, ESV

With all that is evil and wrong in this world, we can trust our faithful and loving God who controls and guides everything according to His will.

VerseD: Jeremiah 31:25

“For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.”
Jeremiah 31:25, ESV

This world is full of pains and problems and fears. God is the only one who can fully heal and give peace.

Review – A Matter of Days – Chapter 23

To add to the list of things that work against Dr. Ross’s understanding of Creation, many Earth scientists were certain the age of Earth’s core was anywhere from 1.3 billion to 4.5 billion years old (4.5 by being the age of the Earth in their view), but new research suggests it is only 1-1.3 billion years old. The old minimum became the new maximum, and some think it may be younger.
In other words, more confirmation that the Old Earth models are further from consensus while getting progressively younger, contrary to what Dr. Ross has repeatedly stated in this book.

Daniel

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13‭-‬14, ESV

Be careful to not let the ways of world affect your life and faith. Be bold in the Gospel and in sacrificially loving others by the power of the Holy Spirit.