12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, There are three distinct ages of existence. The first was before there was any creation at all, when only God existed. The second is ‘this present age’, when creation exists asContinue reading “4Sep2008 Tit 2:12”
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3Sep2008 Tit 2:10
9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, 10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive. This passageContinue reading “3Sep2008 Tit 2:10”
2Sep2008 Tit 1:16
16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. Notice the key to knowing if a claim can be backed up. We can look at a person’s record and see if their claims have been lived out in their actions. InContinue reading “2Sep2008 Tit 1:16”
1Sep2008 Tit 1:15
15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. The picture comes to mind of a scene from Monty Python’s Search for the Holy Grail movie. Two peasants are gather mud to beContinue reading “1Sep2008 Tit 1:15”
31Aug2008 2Tim 4:7
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. The walk of a Jesus-follower begins at a specific moment in time and then continues through the process of growth and change over the remainder of a lifetime. Paul as he writes to his younger colleague in ministryContinue reading “31Aug2008 2Tim 4:7”
30Aug2008 2Tim 4:3
3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. I have to admit that there have been times when I have sought certain kindsContinue reading “30Aug2008 2Tim 4:3”
29Aug2008 2Tim 3:17
17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The Word of God gives us everything we need to be successful in this walk of faith. The problem today is that we don’t spend enough time in the Scriptures. Period! We think that we can get a quick biteContinue reading “29Aug2008 2Tim 3:17”
28Aug2008 2Tim 3:14
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, There is something to be said on behalf of the local minister. I am amazed when I hear about the preacher who comes to town and stirs something up andContinue reading “28Aug2008 2Tim 3:14”
27Aug2008 2Tim 3:5
5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. Empty shell Christians! When I was growing up we used to spend time at my Grandparent’s cottage on the Maine coast. What a beautiful spot! Just down the beach from their place were some mud flats. At low tideContinue reading “27Aug2008 2Tim 3:5”
26Aug2008 2Tim 2:7
7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Too often we don’t take the time to really think about what we have read or heard. Things just pass “in one ear and out the other.” There is little time and energy spent on chewing and digestingContinue reading “26Aug2008 2Tim 2:7”
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