Peace in Christ

Peace in Christ

“You will say in that day: ‘I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he...
Warning Against Presumption

Warning Against Presumption

“Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape,...
Warning Against Presumption

Sound the Warning

“So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way,...
Warning!

Warning!

“No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5) The lectionary readings this week all warn us about the consequences of sin: eternal punishment. Obviously such a dire consequence is one which we find so frightening that we would do...
Follow Jesus

Follow Jesus

“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.” (Philippians 3:17-18) I have often...
Speak the Truth

Speak the Truth

“The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and this city all the words you have heard. Now therefore mend your ways and your deeds, and obey the voice of the Lord your God, and the Lord will relent of the disaster that he has pronounced against you.” (Jeremiah...