In Ephesians 5:16, Paul tells us to redeem the time. Three different Greek words are translated redeem in the New Testament, all pointing to the idea of buying something, but each pointing to a distinct aspect of buying. The word “redeeming” in Ephesians 5:16 means to buy as a ransom, pointing to rescuing something from […]
We are encouraged by the Word of God to redeem the time. Ephesians 5:16 (KJV) 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. The word “redeem” means, “to buy up” (Strong). I like the way the ESV translates this verse. It says, “making the best use of the time…” Do you do that? This […]
Paul condemned the brethren at Corinth for abusing the Lord’s supper. They turned the supper into a physical feast, reducing it into a common meal in which some would eat and some would go hungry (1 Corinthians 11:21). Paul reminded them that the Lord’s supper is a communion between fellow Christians and Christ (1 Corinthians […]
The blessing of being forgiven should be something we are thankful for every day. Once David recognized the depth of his sins, he seemed to have a great appreciation for how blessed he was to be forgiven by God. Psalm 32:1-2 (ESV) 1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. […]
We sometimes sing a song entitled, “This World Is Not My Home.” It is a good song. Hopefully, when we sing it, we really mean it. While we do not want to become too attached to this world, there is nothing wrong with wanting to make it a better place. In the end, this world […]
How did you live your life today? It really does matter. Our aim as Christians should be to live for God every day. It is important to live worthy of our call because our lives impact others. The world is watching us to see if we are practicing what we preach. As letters from Christ […]
That there is a God who rules the universe is seen by the things that He created (Romans 1:20). As David once said, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1). The great news is that God is a wonderful Being who is full of mercy and […]
I recently heard someone say, “We are not wired for monogamy.” This statement demonstrates the ignorance of the world toward God, and, therefore, toward reality. When the creature begins to conclude things that are contrary to what the Creator says, the conclusion is going to be unreal-istic. The statement above comes from the heart of […]
After Nathan, the prophet, revealed to David his sin regarding Bathsheba, David sat down and wrote Psalms 51. David had somehow managed to bury the reality of his sin in the deep crevices of his mind, escaping the remorse that should have plagued him from the moment of his offense. But, once the true depth […]
“In God We Trust” first appeared on United States currency in 1864 and has been the official motto of America since 1956. Sadly, for several decades now, those have just been words and not reflective of who we are as a country. The truth is, despite lip service to the contrary, most people in this […]