Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

If Saved Will Persevere

Posted on 2013/07/29 by Shawn Thomas

Many Christians (especially Baptists) are fond of claiming “once saved always saved”, and there is truth in that statement. Those who are genuinely saved will indeed never lose it. But many misinterpret that teaching to mean that anyone who makes … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on 2013/07/28 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 4:7 tells us: “He again fixes a certain day, ‘Today,’ saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, ‘Today if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts’”. God has fixed a … Continue reading →

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Let God Fight For You

Posted on 2013/07/27 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 35:1 opens: “Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight with me.” The key principle taught here is: let GOD do your fighting for you.

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Whose House We Are

Posted on 2013/07/26 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 3:6 says: “But Christ was faithful as a Son over His house – whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.” What is His “house”? It says … Continue reading →

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Not Just For Atheists

Posted on 2013/07/25 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 53:1 says, “The fool has said in his heart, ‘there is no God.’” It has often been quoted in regard to atheists, and certainly it applies. But the verse also applies to the many who claim to be God’s … Continue reading →

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Hearing Is Not Enough

Posted on 2013/07/23 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 4:2 warns: “For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they did also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.” “They” in … Continue reading →

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Tremble Not On God’s Behalf

Posted on 2013/07/22 by Shawn Thomas

In I Samuel 4, the people of Israel brought the Ark of the Covenant into battle against the Philistines. Verse 13 of that chapter says “Behold, Eli was sitting on his seat by the road eagerly watching, because his heart … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Empathy

Posted on 2013/07/19 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 2:18 teaches: “Since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.” This verse, which specifically refers to Jesus’ ministry, also has application for us, … Continue reading →

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Speak Lord

Posted on 2013/07/18 by Shawn Thomas

I Samuel 3:9 contains one of the great prayers in scripture: “Speak Lord, for Your servant is listening.” Eli taught Samuel to say it to God the next time He called him in the tabernacle. It is a simple but … Continue reading →

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From Tumult To Peace

Posted on 2013/07/17 by Shawn Thomas

There is quite a segue in Psalm 46, from :3, where it says the “waters roar and foam” to :4, which contains the peaceful, “there is a river whose streams make glad the city of God.” The waters are described … Continue reading →

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