Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Read 2 Timothy 2:15
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval.Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamedand who correctly explains the word of truth.(2 Timothy 2:15)
My plea is that we return to the exposition of the Scriptures. For decades, expository preaching could be found in most evangelical churches and many of the mainline denominational Protestant churches.
Read Romans 16:17–18
Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faithby teaching things contrary to what you have been taught.Stay away from them.Such people are not serving Christ our Lord;they are serving their own personal interests.By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.(Romans 16:17–18)
Read Ephesians 4:11–12
Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church:the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his workand build up the church, the body of Christ.(Ephesians 4:11–12)
Read 1 Corinthians 10:13
The temptations in your lifeare no different from what others experience.And God is faithful.He will not allow the temptationto be more than you can stand.When you are tempted,he will show you a way outso that you can endure.(1 Corinthians 10:13)
Read Acts 20:28–31
Read Acts 19:17
A solemn fear descended on the city,and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honoured.(Acts 19:17)
Never doubt this fact: wherever we experience the bold and uncompromising declaration of God’s truth, we will encounter the test of spiritual warfare. Satan hates it when God’s Word is declared, believed, and obeyed. It is always when believers are in close harmony with one another...when the body of Christ is being taught...when Jesus is building His church that the attacks kick in.
Read 2 Timothy 3:16–17
All scripture is inspired by God and is usefulto teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.(2 Timothy 3:16–17)
Read 2 Timothy 3:14–15
But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught.You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood,and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvationthat comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.(2 Timothy 3:14–15)
Read 2 Timothy 3:13
But evil people and impostors will flourish.They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.(2 Timothy 3:13)
Read John 16:33
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.But take heart, because I have overcome the world.(John 16:33)
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