Smyrna: The Faithful Church – Revelation 2:8-11
Smyrna was not a church most people would look at twice. But it had one very significant thing going for it. They were a faithful church.
Christianity
This is an upper level category for A Clay Jar. It encompasses all of the posts that are related to Christianity. This includes small Bible studies, longer book studies, devotional readings, and larger theological posts.
The Doctrine of the Bible
From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.
The Theology of Genesis: An Introduction
This is the first of a series looking at the theology of Genesis. Genesis has much to teach us, irrespective of our view of its historicity.
Keep the Unity of the Spirit – Ephesians 4:3
Paul urges us all to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. That calls for active participation on our part.
Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7
Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
What Is Bible Commentary and Is it the Same as Scripture?
Bible commentary provides us with the insights of scholars who have invested much time and effort in studying the Scriptures.
The Priceless Love of God – Psalms 36:7
The unfailing love of God for us is priceless. There is nothing we can do to deserve or earn it. But God freely offers it to us.
Sermon on the Mount: Build on Rock or Sand? – Matt 7:24-27
Have you built your life on the rock of Christ or the sand of self. The life built on Christ will survive. The life built on self will not.
Follow-up to Attending In-Person Worship Services
This is a follow-up post to one from 2 weeks ago. In the first post I described my struggle. In this one, I experienced joy with the body.
The God of General Revelation: What Creation Tells Us
Does God exist? How can we know that? And if he does exist, what is he like? What can we learn about God apart from the Bible?