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Romans 3:21-4:5, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: “Saving Faith,” for 9/20/26.

Posted on 2026/09/12 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for teachers, members, and group leaders of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Romans 3:21-4:5, “Saving Faith,” for September 20, 2026. Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, discussion questions, and … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your “PR Agent”?

Posted on 2016/09/20 by Shawn Thomas

“Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12) Have you ever seen someone boast (or maybe “humble brag” — if there is really such a thing! — on Facebook or Twitter) in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged boasting, exalt, humble, humility, I Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12, Matthew 5:5, meekness, PR agent, pride, Proverbs 27:2, Psalm 37 | Leave a comment

No Room For Boasting

Posted on 2015/05/21 by Shawn Thomas

“Where then is boasting? It is excluded.” (Romans 3:27) A better word could not be said regarding true religion. There is NO room for personal boasting in genuine Christianity.

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Against “Trash Talk”

Posted on 2014/06/09 by Shawn Thomas

“Trash talking” is an attempt to verbally intimidate an opponent, and it has become a familiar part of American culture, especially in sports and video games — but it has infiltrated many other segments of our society as well. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged arrogance, boasting, confidence, humility, I Kings 20:11, James 4:13-16, Presumption, pride, trash talk | Leave a comment

“Positive Confession” or Wicked Boasting?

Posted on 2014/05/14 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 10:6 the Bible says of the wicked: “He says to himself, ‘I will not be moved; throughout all generations I will not be in adversity.’” Did we we not have the context of these words, they might be … Continue reading →

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