“And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me.” — […]
04/26/22 Daily Devotion – Real truth is taught by the Holy Spirit!
“This is the one who came by water and blood — Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.” — 1 John 5:6 (NIV84) In order to believe in the idea of absolute truth, one must comprehend […]
04/20/22 Daily devotion – Tolerance should apply to Christianity too!
“They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” (2 Timothy 4:4, NIV84) What surprises me most about modern thought is its lack of tolerance. There was a day when all thought was worthy of having a place in academic and philosophical arenas. Our society talks about tolerance but has nearly […]
04/19/22 Daily Devotion – The word of truth must be handled with care!
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV84) We are nearing the end of our devotional journey into the topic of truth. We have looked at the concept of truth from many […]
04/18/22 Daily Devotion – Truth can be repackaged, but never redefined!
“Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.” (1 Timothy 3:8–10, […]
04/16/22 Daily Devotion – Why people perish!
“…and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10, NIV84) “They refused to love the truth and so be saved.” Once again we are faced with the fact that understanding truth is more than cognitive assent. Paul […]
04/15/22 Daily Devotion – The belt of truth holds it all together!
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” (Ephesians 6:14, NIV84) This verse comes from a section of Scripture that is very familiar to most Christians. Here Paul encourages us, as Christians, to daily clothe ourselves with the armor of God. He assures us that […]
04/14/22 Daily Devotion – Speak the truth in love in your life!
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15, NIV84) Again we look at the connectedness between truth and love. Paul says that he is committed to speaking the truth in love. Truth alone is a point waiting for a counterpoint. […]
04/13/22 Daily Devotion – Being “one body” isn’t just a suggestion!
“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” (Ephesians 4:25, NIV84) The Church (body of Christ) is under attack today. Like the book of Revelation, we seem to be a lone voice speaking sanity in an insane world. Satan and the forces […]
04/11/22 Daily Devotion – The Spirit teaches truth!
“This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.” (1 Corinthians 2:13, NIV84) Here the apostle Paul confirms again that the truths we hold are not self-evident. Because man is inherently sinful, he does not naturally believe and accept […]
