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Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 14Member-onlyA Definition of Worship from Thomas MantonWhat is worship? — In reading through the first volume of the Puritan Thomas Manton’s works, I came across a general definition of worship that I found to be incredibly helpful. I want to share it with the hope that it will help you think through what you are doing when you worship. I…Christianity6 min readChristianity6 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Aug 30Member-onlyThe Use and Purpose of God’s Saints on Earth (Part 3)Light of the World — “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in…Bible6 min readBible6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 5Member-onlyWhat Superman Can Teach us About TemptationThe knockout, the struggle, and the one-two punch — How does kryptonite affect Superman? I guess that depends on which version of Superman you are talking about. I’ve seen my fair share of Superman series and movies. What remains consistent is that the way the man of steel handles kryptonite remains inconsistent. Each version has him reacting differently to…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Jun 3Member-onlyThe Use and Purpose of God’s Saints on Earth (Part 2)When the Salt has Lost Its Flavor — “…but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” (Matthew 5:13, NASB) In the last article, we discussed how God’s people can be referred to as the…Sermon On The Mount4 min readSermon On The Mount4 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Apr 29Member-onlyGod is Light1 John 1:5 — “…God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5, NASB) The light always vanquishes the darkness. If you bring a light into a dark room, it is not the light that disappears, but the darkness. Even a dim flashlight overcomes the darkness that its light…Devotional Thoughts2 min readDevotional Thoughts2 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Apr 25Member-onlyThis is the Victory that has Overcome the World1 John 5:4 — “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.” (1 John 5:4, ESV) The world is a scary place these days. For many of us, it is all we can do to survive this world, much less…Devotional Thoughts2 min readDevotional Thoughts2 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Apr 22Member-onlyThe World Did Not Know HimJohn 1:10 — “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.” (John 1:10, NASB) This is a truly heartbreaking verse. Consider what is being communicated. It was through Christ, somehow, that all things were made. That means it was through Christ that…Devotional Thoughts2 min readDevotional Thoughts2 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Apr 20Member-onlyRejoice in the LordPhilippians 3:1a — “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord…” (Philippians 3:1a, NASB) Paul wrote these words from prison. Though he himself is in chains, he has the nerve to tell the Philippians to rejoice. It doesn’t quite make sense according to worldly logic, does it? But it comes into focus with these…Devotional Thoughts2 min readDevotional Thoughts2 min read
Published in Verse By Verse·Apr 15Member-onlyThe Lord’s SupperA short reflection on communion — “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” (Luke 22:20, NASB) With it being Good Friday, many of us will be taking the Lord’s Supper with our churches. …Devotional Thoughts3 min readDevotional Thoughts3 min read
