May 1 HC#44 – I Peter 3:13-22 The Catechism comes now to the part about descending into hell in the Apostles’ Creed. But some of you may be saying, “My version of the Apostles’ Creed does not speak of descending into... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 30 HC#43 – II Corinthians 5:11-15 Jesus Christ died once for all, and in Him all have already died. Since he died for all we who are living might no longer live for ourselves, but rather live for the One who died and rose again: namely... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 29 HC#43 – Colossians 3:1-17 The Old King James Version of Colossians 3:5 is “Mortify the deeds of your flesh”. Mortify is one of those good words we don’t use enough anymore. It means put to death, to kill. That is... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 28 HC#43 – Romans 8:1-17 Paul here begins with a discussion about Christ and what He did for us. There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus because He fulfilled the law, did what the law could not do because of our weak sinful flesh. He... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 27 HC#42 – I Corinthians 15:35-58 Paul here reminds us of the nature of our body. Our bodies are born in sin, and thus they must be changed. There is no payment for sin in our death, but there is a purging and dying to sin in order... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 26 HC#42 – 2 Samuel 12:15-25 This is the aftermath of the David and Bathsheba story. Nathan promised the child of adultery would die. David was forgiven, but the child was taken by the Lord. As any parent who has lost a child... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 25 HC#42 – Philippians 1:12-26 Remember the first question of the catechism. What is your only comfort in life and in death? The goal of this catechism is to give comfort. This question is designed to forward our comfort because death... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 23 HC#41 – Matthew 27:62-28:15 Matthew records for us the interesting reaction of the Jewish leaders. They knew Jesus said He would rise again, so they wanted guards. Then the guards report back, Jesus rose again, and they do not... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 22 HC#40 – Romans 6:15-23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. An encouraging verse for all who understand that they are sinners. Notice that Paul starts that section off reminding us that there really are... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 22 HC#40 – Romans 6:15-23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. An encouraging verse for all who understand that they are sinners. Notice that Paul starts that section off reminding us that there really are... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
