Author Archives: dave

Put Jesus Above Our Blackness’: Guess Which Pastor Has a Blunt Message Following the Trayvon Martin Outcry Billy Hallowell 22 hours ago / Society / Arts & Entertainment / Shooting of Trayvon Martin Pastor Ken Hutcherson’s story both inspires and captivates … Continue reading →

Thoughts from The Message to the Ephesians by John R.W. Stott “The doctrine of election is divine revelation not a human speculation” (John R.W. Stott). It was not invented by Augustine of Hippo or Calvin of Geneva. On the contrary, it is … Continue reading →

I have just started a series of messages on Ephesians. I admit that I wondered how I was going to navigate the waters of election and predestination in the first chapter. (Ephesians 1:3–6) 3 Blessed be the God and Father … Continue reading →

John Calvin preached through the book of Ephesians in 48 sermons beginning on 1 May 1558. Here is a comment he made concerning election. Although we cannot conceive either by argument or reason how God has elected us before the … Continue reading →

http://bible.us/59/2SA22.31.ESV This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. Bible.com/app Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Samsung Galaxy SIV

http://bible.us/59/PSA116.1.ESV I love the Lord , because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. Bible.com/app Sent from my U.S. … Continue reading →

http://bible.us/59/PSA112.1.ESV Praise the Lord ! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! Bible.com/app Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Samsung Galaxy SIV

http://bible.us/59/PSA111.10.ESV The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Bible.com/app Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Samsung Galaxy SIV

http://bible.us/59/2CO11.13.ESV For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as … Continue reading →

http://bible.us/59/PSA102.15.ESV Nations will fear the name of the Lord , and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory. Bible.com/app Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Samsung Galaxy SIV