So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

By David Maby | March 4, 2018

The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 2  1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. – 1 Corinthians…

God is faithful

By David Maby | March 3, 2018

The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS Chapter 1 1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those…

so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

By David Maby | March 2, 2018

So this is the second part of a quick trip, verse by verse through Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians.  Hope it inspires you to learn more about Jesus the Author of our salvation.   1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace…

and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you,

By David Maby | March 1, 2018

This is a quick trip, verse by verse through Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. When at Bible College I sent thoughts on what I was reading at the time, to my girlfriend (now my wonderful wife).  We would then share ideas on them.  It is not profound theology or an exhaustive commentary, just me…

If indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good

By David Maby | February 5, 2017

1 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like new-born infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation- 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. – 1 Peter 2:1-3 Brethren, do not be children…

Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable

By David Maby | February 5, 2017

22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is like grass and all…

You also be holy in all your conduct

By David Maby | February 5, 2017

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also…

Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour

By David Maby | February 4, 2017

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has…

Fulfill His purpose

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;

By David Maby | February 4, 2017

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. – Psalm 138:7-8…