Browsing Archive: March, 2016

Passover

Posted by David Puffer on Monday, March 28, 2016,

Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit." Having said this, He breathed His last. Luke 23:44-46

When God told Moses to kill and eat the Passover lamb on the night that Israel left Egypt, He initiated the first of the seven feasts that would mark strategic ...

Crowns Of Glory

Posted by David Puffer on Monday, March 14, 2016,

2 Tim 4:8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

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Sanctification

Posted by David Puffer on Monday, March 7, 2016,

Phil 2:12 “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling...”

This passage has been the source of many debates concerning eternal security and law vs grace (that is, salvation by works or grace). Such debates often cause conflict and division.

But I suggest that there is a more important meaning to it that should encourage and edify the serious believer.

As is so oft...
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