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MonthJuly 2015
Missio Alliance – Doctrinal Values
Occasionally when I read various statements of faith I find them quite dogmatic. That is they relate a strong set of principles concerning faith and morals laid down by a church, institution, etc. Sadly it’s possible [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 9-12 For all this his anger has not turned away, and his hand is stretched out still
From Isaiah 9-12 In today’s passage Isaiah says the same thing over and over again. Its a warning. The LORD is angry at Judah’s sin and he is going to put it to an end. [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 1-4 Zion shall be redeemed by justice, and those in her who repent, by righteousness
From Isaiah 1-4 The book of Isaiah begins with a message of judgment and a call to repent. The LORD has rejected their sacrifices and offerings. He prefers people to do good and seek justice. [ Read More … ]
Word Study – ‘Saved’
Does the New Testament teach people are saved by grace? Yes? No? In what sense? What does salvation mean? What are people saved from? Who or what does the saving? In classical Greek the verb sōzō “to [ Read More … ]
Ecclesiastes 9-12 The same event happens to all
From Ecclesiastes 9-12 Today’s passage speaks about the common fate shared by all. How we live does not necessarily affect what will happen to us. Solomon is speaking about death. This great truth is reflected [ Read More … ]
Ecclesiastes 1-4 For everything there is a season
From Ecclesiastes 1-4 Ecclesiastes is very similar to Proverbs in some respects. The material wanders around a bit. Overall it questions the purpose of life. Life is vain, without purpose. People live and die. There [ Read More … ]
Proverbs 27-29 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring
From Proverbs 27-29 Sometimes things just catch you unawares. If we don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Our plans could come to nothing or we could die. There is a control issue. We cannot control [ Read More … ]
Proverbs 22-23 Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked
From Proverbs 22-23 Have you encountered any thorns and snares recently? The author of today’s proverbs warns his listeners away from them. So does Jesus in the gospel. Check out some more proverbs giving us [ Read More … ]
Genesis 22-24 On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided
From Genesis 22-24 In today’s passage the LORD gives an extraordinarily difficult command, which seems to contradict his promises. Abraham is commanded by the LORD to sacrifice his son Isaac. How would you feel if you [ Read More … ]