“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the One who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel – which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.” (v. 6-7) … Read More
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Galatians 1:1-9 Interpretation
Galatians 1:1-9 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But … Read More
Galatains 1:1-9 Observation
Do Not Pervert the Gospel The gospel introduced the Jews to a new way of life – that of grace rather than law. The old covenant, with all of its regulations, was made obsolete by the new covenant (Hebrews 8:13). This transition was difficult for some Jewish believers to handle, and a group called the … Read More
Hebrews 12 Devotion
As Christians in the race of life, we have an audience: the Lord Jesus. Hebrews 12 reminds us, “Since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let … Read More
Hebrews 11 Devotion
Hebrews Eleven gives vivid accounts of Old Testament saints who boldly lived out their faith in the midst of deep trials. God had promised them something and they responded in faith to that promise, which was pleasing to God. But what is faith? Verse one unpacks it for us. Faith is the confidence, the sureties … Read More
Hebrews 10 Devotion
Faith, Hope, and Love This passage highlights Christ as the supreme sacrifice necessary to eternal life. Two observations: Chapter 10 is 39 verses long…this passage can be best understood taken in small chunks, day-by-day, w/o losing the perspective of God’s whole Word inspired throughout scripture. The verses are split into two sections…10:1-18 AND 10:19-39. … Read More
Hebrews 9 Devotion
Hebrews 9 “Before and After” Everyone enjoys a good “Before and After” story. A quick glance through any T.V. guide listing finds a variety of “Before and After” shows ranging from weight loss, to re-vamping your wardrobe, redecorating one room or renovating an entire house. However, all those pale in comparison to the greatest ever … Read More
Hebrews 8 Devotion
“The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the old covenant I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they did not … Read More
What Jesus is Doing Right Now
Hebrews 7 23The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. … Read More
Hebrews 6 Devotion
“So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us” Hebrews 6:18 Only by His grace and mercy, God promised Abraham that He would bless and multiply his descendants. Though this … Read More