KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Jamieson-Fausett-Brown on Tit 1:15 “purity” The distinction of pure and impure is not in the things, but in the disposition of him who uses them; in opposition to “the commandments of men” (Tit 1:14), which forbade certain things as if impure intrinsically. “To the pure” inwardly, that is, those purified in heart […]
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: A loving heart is a grateful heart. In other words, if you love like Christ, and you know it, you are forever grateful for the gift to do so! True love implies sacrifice because it requires some form of giving, which always comes at a cost to the giver. There is no
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: A loving heart is a grateful heart. In other words, if you love like Christ, and you know it, you are forever grateful for the gift to do so! There is no good news for the human flesh. There never really is for dead things. So, when the Word of God smashes
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: A loving heart is a grateful heart. In other words, if you love like Christ, and you know it, you are forever grateful for the gift to do so! “submitting” – from hupotasso [hupo = “under” + tasso = “arrange”] – properly, “under God’s arrangement,” i.e. submitting to the Lord (His plan); 1. to subordinate 2. (reflexively) to obey There is
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Love has a built-in multiplier effect. A loving heart is a grateful heart. In other words, if you love like Christ, and you know it, you are forever grateful for the gift to do so! “submitting” – from hupotasso [hupo = “under” + tasso = “arrange”] – properly, “under God’s arrangement,” i.e. submitting to the Lord (His plan); 1. to subordinate
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Did you know that you have a superpower? It’s true! When someone is attacking you, you have an indestructible defense that allows you to withstand even death at the hands of your enemies and still not sin! Like any shield, it must be held up by a strong arm when in battle. That arm is
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“Love is an act of service for one in need, not necessarily an emotion.” – John MacArthur (1939 – 2025) I recently heard the above quote from a recorded message on Spotify taught by Pastor MacArthur titled, Love Your Enemies. In it he expounded upon the Biblical definition of love in order to qualify Jesus’
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Solomon, the wisest man of his time, wrote at the very beginning of his book on wisdom: The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: From Jane in Kenya: Dear Beloved Brother Scott, We pass our greetings to you. I hope that God is taking care of your life. There is much joy and gladness in serving the Lord. God’s people should be the happiest people in the world today, for we have Jesus to
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Clarity – blog 12/20/25 Few things are sweeter than possessing clarity in this life. God’s Word lights the path before us (Psalm 119:130), especially for those of us who keep it simple. Perfect wisdom epitomizes simplicity. Our perspective on Christmas should be as simple and unfettered as humanly possible. Why an