Ephesians 2 begins with words that are not suggestions, not advice, and not a call to self-improvement. The apostle Paul writes, “And you were…” That phrase does not point forward, it points backward. It does not tell what should be done, it reveals what was true. Before Christ, there was …
Daniel 6:10–15 (NASB 1995) There are moments in life when pressure rises, consequences become clear, and fear begins to speak loudly. In those moments, something deeper is exposed. Daniel 6 does not show how faith is created, it shows what faith looks like when it is tested. There is a …
This weekend at Grace Baptist Church, the message moved from what was torn open to what was rolled away. From the cross to the empty tomb, Scripture reveals a powerful truth: what sin had closed, Christ has opened, and what death tried to seal, Christ has overcome. On Good Friday, …
2 Peter 3:11–18 This Sunday for us brings together two powerful realities, the celebration of Palm Sunday and the anticipation of the return of Christ. Palm Sunday reminds the church that Jesus has already come, entering Jerusalem as King. Yet it also exposes a sobering truth, the same crowd that …
2 Peter 3:1–10 There is something familiar about waiting for a delivery. In Bristol, the Amazon distribution center is always active. Early in the morning, trucks roll out one after another, heading in every direction. When an order is placed, a notification comes through: “Your package is arriving today.” The …
2 Peter 2:18–22 Fishing teaches a simple truth: fish do not bite a bare hook. A fisherman knows that if the hook is visible, the fish will never come near it. The hook must be hidden. It must be disguised with something attractive. Bait draws the fish in. Once the …
2 Peter 2:13b–17 The Apostle Peter does not soften his language when he speaks about false teachers. By the time the reader reaches the middle of 2 Peter chapter 2, the tone is unmistakably serious. Peter is not merely offering theological critique. He is sounding an alarm. Behind the polished …
2 Peter 2:10b–13a In nearly every area of life, the loudest voice in the room often sounds like the most confident one. In meetings, on social media, and even in church settings, volume and certainty are easily mistaken for authority. Yet confidence without submission or qualification is dangerous. History and …
2 Peter 2:4–10a Warnings exist for a reason. They are not written because someone is unsure of the outcome, but because someone has already ignored reality and suffered the consequences. A familiar example is found on containers of Tide detergent pods. The warning against ingestion seems absurd. No reasonable person …
2 Peter 2:1–3 There is a reason counterfeit goods continue to flood the market. They look convincing. The logos appear authentic, the packaging looks professional, and the price is attractive. At first glance, nothing seems wrong. The problem with counterfeits is not discovered on the shelf or in a picture …