Posts from 2024

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“For the Battle Is the Lord’s”

by Don Wright

Bible students are very familiar with the story of David and Goliath and the short battle that they had with each other.  David easily defeated the Philistine giant.  This, no doubt, was a shock to almost everyone, but it came as no surprise to David at all. 1 Samuel 17:46-47 (ESV) 46  This day the […]

Giving Our Bodies to God

by Don Wright

We should all give our bodies to God.  In the book of Romans, Paul tells us how to do it. Romans 12:1 (ESV) 1I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. How should we […]

The Importance of Godly Fear

by Don Wright

Godly fear is one of the most important characteristics that we can have.  Without it, we will live according to our own will and displease our Maker. With it, we will please God by living a life that is according to His will and, in the end, be blessed. Psalm 115:13 (ESV) 13  He will […]

Paul’s Description of Sin

by Don Wright

Most people in the world water down sin.  Many sins are even encouraged by the world.  Paul never made that mistake.  He knew exactly what sin was and what kind of negative impact it had on people.  Read how Paul described sin personified. Romans 7:13 (NKJV) 13 Has then what is good become death to […]

Being Ready to Defend the Gospel of Christ

by Don Wright

The gospel of Christ is the wonderful story of Jesus paying the price for our sins by tasting death for all men (Hebrews 2:9).  This story must be preached to the lost if they are to have any chance at salvation.  Sadly, this great message concerning Jesus has been perverted by many (2 Corinthians 2:17).  […]

How Are You Standing?

by Don Wright

Where do you stand?  It is important to stand in proper places with proper posture.  You probably know that I am not talking about how and where you stand physically.  That is not usually all that significant.  However, where are you standing spiritually?  Let us see what the Bible says about where we should be […]

Striving to Live Like Jesus

by Don Wright

When we obeyed the gospel of Christ, we became children of God.  Membership in God’s family is a wonderful blessing that demonstrates how much God loves us.  John wrote, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God…” (1 John 3:1). Now that we are […]

Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness

by Don Wright

The Great Sermon we generally refer to as “The Sermon on the Mount” begins with what is known as the beatitudes.  Here is the fourth one that Jesus gave. Matthew 5:6 (ESV) 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Most of us cannot relate to the kind […]

The Lord Is My Shepherd

by Don Wright

Because David knew that the Lord was his Shepherd, he could say, “I shall not want.”  But what did David mean by that?  I will first emphasize the obvious meaning of his words, and then briefly consider a secondary meaning. The obvious meaning is that David was confident that the Lord would provide for him.  […]

When We Do Not Have to Obey the Law of the Land

by Don Wright

Christians should be the best law-abiding citizens in the world.  Why?  Because God commands us to be.  The civil government is an agent of God. Romans 13:1–2 (ESV) 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore […]