Romans 4-5-8-But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works-----Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,---And whose sins are covered----Blessed is the man to wh…

Romans 4-11-12-And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also, and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision,…

A brief commenting on this week's Psalm, Psalm 139.

Romans 4-1-3-What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh-- For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say-- -Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Romans 14-1, 5-Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things...One person esteems one day above another- another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind.

In Acts 2, on Pentecost, Peter gave an exegetical sermon on the resurrection quoting from Joel as well as Psalm 110 and Psalm 16. He demonstrates that the Old Testament provides hope for the resurrection and points to the final hope-the resurrection of the true King of Israel. Christ is risen- He is risen indeed-…

Psalm 11-1, 7-In the LORD I put my trust--How can you say to my soul,--Flee as a bird to your mountain----For the LORD is righteous,-He loves righteousness--His countenance beholds the upright.

Romans 3-21-22-But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe.

Romans 3-20-Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight- for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Romans 1-16-19-For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith- as it is written, -The just shall live by faith.--For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungod…

Romans 1-9-17 -For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be establi…

Romans 1-1-7-Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of ho…

2 Peter 2-1-2- 14-17-Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle -in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder-, that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,--Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent…

Psalm 20-To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.-1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble----May the name of the God of Jacob defend you--2 --May He send you help from the sanctuary,---And strengthen you out of Zion--3 --May He remember all your offerings,---And accept your burnt sacrifice.Selah---4 --May He grant you according to your hear…

How does Christ's message to the church at Pergamos in Revelation 2 speak to the idea of attending a gay wedding or other ceremonies that celebrate sinful practices. How do we actively live as Christ is Lord in a pluralistic society-even in an environment where Antipas could be killed -or made unemployed or called unloving---…

2 Peter 3-7-13-But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.--But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some co…

2 Peter 3-1-2-Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle -in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder-, that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,

2 Peter 2-18-For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error.

Psalm 36-10-12-Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You,---And Your righteousness to the upright in heart.---Let not the foot of pride come against me,---And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.-There the workers of iniquity have fallen----They have been cast down and are not able to rise.…

1 John 5-7-8 -NKJV--For there are three that bear witness in heaven- the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit- and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth- the Spirit, the water, and the blood- and these three agree as one.

Psalm 8--O LORD, our Lord,---How excellent is Your name in all the earth,---Who have set Your glory above the heavens------Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants---You have ordained strength,---Because of Your enemies,---That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.-----When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,---The moon and…

2 Peter 1-16-21-For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory- -This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.- And we heard th…

2 Peter 1-11-15-...for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.--For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by …

2 Peter 1-2-4-Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be…

1 Peter 5-10-But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.-1 Peter 4-19

The creation account in Genesis 1-1-2-3 establishes several truths---1. God exists-2. God is all powerful -3. God is the creator -4. God is a moral being-5. Death, decay and suffering is not intrinsic to goodness or the created order-6. God is the owner-definer of essence -7. God is the initator of the Suzerain Covenant-8. Man Is lower than God but…

1 Peter 4-7-8-But the end of all things is at hand- therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for -love will cover a multitude of sins.-

Psalm 19-1, 7-The heavens declare the glory of God--And the firmament shows His handiwork.--The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul--The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple-

1 Peter 4-1-6-Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Ge…

Proverbs 23-17-18-Do not let your heart envy sinners,---But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day--For surely there is a hereafter,---And your hope will not be cut off.

1 Peter 3-15-16-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear- having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.…

1 Peter 3-8-12-Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another- love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous- not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For------He who would love life---And see good days,---Let …

Psalm 66-16-20---Come and hear, all you who fear God,---And I will declare what He has done for my soul.---I cried to Him with my mouth,---And He was extolled with my tongue.---If I regard iniquity in my heart,---The Lord will not hear.---But certainly God has heard me----He has attended to the voice of my prayer.--Blessed be God,---Who has not tur…

1 Peter 3-1-7 --Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel- rather let i…

1 Peter 2-18-25-Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently-- But when you do good and suffer, i…

1 Peter 2-19-25-For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently-- But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffe…

-From birth, we are taught that SLAVERY is the greatest of all sins.-There can be no nuance- all forms of slavery must be viewed the same. There can be no discussion of the matter. The Evangelical church acts just as the Liberal- yet claims to hold to Biblical inerrancy-So- how do they deal with such texts as 1 Peter 2-18- Servants -actually slaves…

Thinking of Christians and politics-- Pondering thoughts on Christian Nationalism-- In chapter 2 of his first epistle Peter addresses our sojourning in this world and how we are to honor kings and rulers and how we are to fear our High King.

1 Peter 2-11-12-Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.…

1 Peter 2-1-10-Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.--Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living st…

Psalm 48-1, 14 --Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised-In the city of our God,-In His holy mountain.--For this is God,-Our God forever and ever--He will be our guide-Even to death.

Psalm 84 is a pilgrim Psalm that describes God's peoples travels through the Valley of Bacca or Weeping. God reminds us that His mercies can redeem our weeping and turn it into places of refreshment.

The actions of the people of God are measured by the moral actions of the law. It is how you love Christ. It is how you love God. It is how you love each other. And so Peter says this is the work of God, that you love the brethren. That would be a popular sermon in many church today-heard as -Go out and have a warm feeling about people.- And that i…

In both Deuteronomy and the Gospels we hear that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our soul, with all our heart and with all our mind. In today' text, Peter explains how we are to take our mind captive, to gird up the loins of our minds to make us fit for service to God's glory.…

1 Peter 1-7b-12 -Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith-the salvation of your souls.-Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, search…

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ--Grace to you and peace be multiplied.-Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord J…

1 Thessalonians 5-23-24-Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely- and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

Psalm 146-Praise the LORD------Praise the LORD, O my soul----While I live I will praise the LORD----I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.-----Do not put your trust in princes,---Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.---His spirit departs, he returns to his earth----In that very day his plans perish.-----Happy is he who has th…