For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 John Piper, in a sermon, “When Not To Believe an Angel” The most thrilling implication of verse 10 [...]
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Audience of one
Posted: May 17, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, 2 Samuel, Devotionals/Commentaries, May, May Bible ReadingsTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Galatians, Knowing God's will, Psalms, Scripture, will of God
Christ Alone or Christ plus something else?
Posted: May 16, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Devotionals/Commentaries, MayTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, Christ Alone or Christ plus something else?, daily Bible, May Bible Readings, Scripture
Paul does not specify what the “test” is to know whether you are saved. …..Paul himself did not supply us with the “test” but only a challenge to take the test. I think there is good reason for this. One who is willing to accept Paul’s challenge and “take the test” is reminded of what constitutes [...]
In Pursuit of the Heart
Posted: May 15, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Devotionals/Commentaries, MayTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Dr. John Piper, I seek not what is yours but you., In Pursuit of the Heart, Life essential is the life of the heart., May Bible Readings, Scripture, Things are utterly subordinate.
2 Corinthians 12:14-15 Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. I will most gladly spend and be spent [...]
May 15 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
Posted: May 15, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Bible Passages, May Bible ReadingsTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, May Bible Readings, Scripture
May 15 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (ESV) Concern for the Corinthian Church 11 I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with [...]
Are you a showcase for Jesus’ power?
Posted: May 14, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Devotionals/Commentaries, MayTags: 2 Corinthians, Are you a showcase for Jesus' power?, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Dr. John Piper, May Bible Readings, our weakness His strength, Our Weakness Shows Off His Strength, Scripture, strength to endure
John Piper, in a sermon, “Christ’s Power is Made Perfect in Weakness”- God’s purpose in our weaknesses is to glorify the grace and power of his Son. This is the main point of [2 Corinthians] verses 9–10. Jesus says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.“ God’s design [...]
May 14 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Posted: May 14, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Bible Passages, May Bible ReadingsTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Scripture
May 14 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (ESV) Paul’s Visions and His Thorn 12:1 I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body [...]
May 13 2 Corinthians 11:16-33
Posted: May 13, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Bible Passages, May Bible ReadingsTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, May Bible Readings, Scripture
May 13 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 (ESV) Paul’s Sufferings as an Apostle 16 I repeat, let no one think me foolish. But even if you do, accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little. 17 What I am saying with this boastful confidence, I say not with the Lord’s authority but as a fool. 18 Since [...]
The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit
Posted: May 12, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Devotionals/Commentaries, MayTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible paraphrase, Bible reading, Bible study, Bob Deffinbaugh, daily Bible, May Bible Readings, Paul, Scripture, super apostle, The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit
The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit (2 Cor. 11:1-15) A paraphrase by Bob Deffinbaugh at Bible.org Reluctantly, I am going to attempt to commend myself, following the same approach as those who oppose me when they commend themselves. I know this is foolishness, and I regret having to do it, but [...]
May 12 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Posted: May 12, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Bible Passages, May Bible ReadingsTags: 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Scripture
May 12 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 (ESV) Paul and the False Apostles 11:1 I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! 2 For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. 3 But I am afraid that as the [...]
Promises, pacts and pride
Posted: May 20, 2011 by Pam Larson in 2 Corinthians, Devotionals/Commentaries, MayTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Galatians, God's sovereignty, grace, Promises pacts and pride, Scripture
John Piper: Paul’s response in Galatians 3:15–18 is this: There are among men (v. 15) and between God and man unalterable pacts. God made one with Abraham and his offspring. The pact was that the inheritance of salvation would come, not to all Abraham’s descendants, but to the seed, which is ultimately the Christ, and [...]