Romans 12:1
Number 13: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Advertisements Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
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I Kissed Legalism Goodbye
Be very careful who you allow to shape your soul. Joshua Harris, author of the widely popular I Kissed Dating Goodbye and other well-known Christian manuals on dating and purity, has not only divorced his wife, he has also renounced his faith. I’m especially shocked because I, along with other godly Christians I know, read his…
John Piper – What is Idolatry?
In our circles, Pastor John, we hear a lot about idols. So what is an idol? Why are they dangerous? And what does an idol look like in today’s world? Maybe the best way to get at this instead of trying to reach out to the whole Bible and pull all the pieces together —…
1 Corinthians 10
New International Version (NIV) Warnings From Israel’s History 10 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3…
John 10:10
Number 14: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Marriage drastically changes God’s disposition towards sex
I was just reflecting on 1 Corinthians and the transition from chapter 6 to 7 struck me. I was confronted with the fact that God absolutely loves frequent marital sex but abominates it when it occurs outside marriage. This is because of the deep spiritual implications of the sexual union. It mirrors His union with…
Idolatry
An idol is anything we treasure and prioritize more than God, and ends up replacing God. Those who have idols, yet have an outward appearance of seeking God won’t find Him. If you have any idols and still externally seek God, He won’t be found by you. Idolatry
Jesus plus nothing
Look to Jesus for your complete salvation. Nothing else. Your attitude when you don’t get your desires says a lot about who or what you truly worship. The ability to forgo EVERYTHING for Christ is central to our Christian walk, even if this self-denial literally kills us. May God rid us of our idols. Idolatry
Meaning of avoiding the appearance of evil
What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)? Question: “What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)?” Answer: Many Christians assume that to “abstain from all appearance of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:22, KJV) is to avoid any behavior anyone might perceive as being…
Earth has nothing I desire besides You
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it…
I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave
The Need for Self-Discipline Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we…
Acts 18:10
Number 15: For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
1 Corinthians 6 – Flee sexual immorality
Sexual Immorality 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for…
Think about Jesus more than ANR
The believer’s priority If this blog makes you stumble or in any way distracts you from Jesus Christ, stop visiting until you re-focus on the only One that deserves your obsession. Please spend more time reading your Bible than this blog. The point of my site is Christ, not ANR. Please forgive me if I’ve…
More from Steven (and two encouraging responses)
“So, an interesting thing happened. I’ve been praying to God for a wife that would want an ANR with me for the past few days because I had a feeling He wanted me to ask after I heard a pastor talk about Luke 11:11-13 on Moody radios founders week a few days ago. So I…
Steven’s ANR comment
“If God didn’t intend for it to be for married couples also, then I don’t think he would have designed to two systems to be separate. Remember he designed the male and female bodies and systems as easily as you and I breath. As easily as we tie our shoes. He could have just as…
Acts 18:9
Number 16: One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Read your Bible more than this blog
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Acts 18:11
Number 17: So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Galatians 2:20
Number 18: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
The chief end of man
Q: What is the chief end of man? A: To glorify God and enjoy Him forever. — The Westminster Shorter Catechism John Piper suggests this would be more correct as “To glorify God by enjoying him forever.”[1] So if God says “nipples of her they shall satiate you in every of season,” then let nipples…
1 John 1:9
Number 19: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Romans 3:23
Number 20: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
John 14:6
Number 21: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Matthew 28:20
Number 22: and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Romans 5:8
Number 23: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Philippians 4:8
Number 24: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
Grateful, nurturing women
“After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the…
Philippians 4:7
Number 25: And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Top Bible Gateway verses countdown
50 Things To Say to Your Husband to Make Him Feel Great
Your words have great power in the life of your husband … they can lift him up and give him confidence, or they can beat him down. By Janel Breitenstein Your words can make a difference in the life of your husband. We have compiled a list of fifty things to say to your husband…
