Galatians 3:19-29 (HCSB)The Purpose of the Law19 Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels by means of a mediator. 20 Now a mediator is not for just one person, but God is one. 21 Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given tha...  Read More

Galatians 3:10-18 (HCSB)Law and Promise 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written: Everyone who does not continue doing everything written in the book of the law is cursed. 11 Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because the righteous will live by faith. 12 But the law is not based on faith; instead, the one who does these thing...  Read More

Galatians 3:1-9 (HCSB)Justification through Faith 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has hypnotized you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was vividly portrayed as crucified? 2 I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now going to be made complete by the flesh? 4 Did you su...  Read More

In the heat of summer it only seems right that we are going to spend a lot of time with the Israelites in the desert. I don’t know about you, but I never like the extremes of the weather. I don’t like it when it is too cold or too hot. I’m really at my best when it is between 65 and 85 degrees and while there are places on the planet that this range is the norm, that is not for us here in TN.What ...  Read More

Galatians 3:1-9 (HCSB)Justification through Faith 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has hypnotized you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was vividly portrayed as crucified? 2 I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now going to be made complete by the flesh? 4 Did you su...  Read More

EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIVINGRespond to adversaries with kindness rather than retaliation..KEY TRUTH: Believers are to love, respect, and encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:12-15)KEY TRUTH: Believers are to practice what is good and right and abstain from evil (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)KEY TRUTH: God is working to make believers holy (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUS...  Read More

1.  Do you find it hard to be an encourager to others? What's something you can start doing to lift up others?2. What does a renewed mind look like? Have you stopped to quiet your mind lately? What does that look like in your life?3. Why is forgiveness so darn hard? We all have someone in our lives in need of forgiveness.     What examples of forgiveness can you look to? Does it make it easier to ...  Read More

Philippians 4:8-9 (HCSB)8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things. 9 Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.Nick Corbin Paul is writing to the Church in Col...  Read More

Colossians 3:12-14 (HCSB)The Christian Life 12 Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,13 accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. 14 Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.Nick Corbin How do we act?...  Read More

Romans 12:1-5  (HCSB)A Living Sacrifice 12 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Many Gifts but One Body 3 For by the ...  Read More

Ephesians 4:25-32 (HCSB)25 Since you put away lying, Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. 26 Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the Devil an opportunity. 28 The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. 29 No foul...  Read More

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (HCSB)Exhortations and Blessings12 Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyo...  Read More