The people of Israel then began to demand a king like the nations. 1 Samuel 8:6-20 (NIV) 6  But when   Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people who were asking him for a king. 11  He said, “This sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. 12   He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. 14  He will take the best of your On one hand, there is no authority except that which God has established ( Romans 13 ) .

1 Corinthians 1:21-25 (NIV) 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election 1 - God's right to condemn all people 2 - God many ways, preaching isn't all that different from what the great orators who traveled throughout the Roman Today: Mark 12

Picture: Benjamin Voros via Unsplash Genesis 1–2:3 (NIV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens And it was so. 10  God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. 11  Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants And God saw that it was good. 13  And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day. 14  And He also made the stars. 17  God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18  to govern

It's easy to forget how odd it is to be a Christian. 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 (NIV) 26  Brothers and sisters Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Article 10: Conversion as the Work of God The fact that those who are called Today: 1 Corinthians 11

Bible.com 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 (NIV) 4   I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 1 Peter 5

1 Peter 1:1–2 (NIV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the fourteen letters of Paul— to the Romans always considered as 'open' letters which were shared amongst congregations, but some letters like 1st Certainly the first 'exiles' who got this letter lived in far flung Roman provinces, but you're an exile

New International Version Verse of the Day 1 John 1–2:2 (NIV) 1 That which was from the beginning, which sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Point 5 - Perseverance of the Saints Article 1: The Regenerate Not Entirely Today: 1 John 4

Bible.com 1 John 1–2:2 (NIV) 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Point 5 - Perseverance of the Saints Article 1: The Regenerate Not Entirely Today: 1 John 3

You have continual access to the Father through Jesus, who is your advocate. 1 John 2:1-2 (NIV) My dear sense, given that the reason the Belgic Confession was written 463 years ago was to explain to the Roman At the time, the Roman Church directed people to pray to God via intercessors, like Mary or one of the Today: 1 Corinthians 10

Isaiah 1:1–20 (NASB95) 1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem LORD of hosts Had left us a few survivors, We would be like Sodom, We would be like Gomorrah. 10 the LORD, You rulers of Sodom; Give ear to the instruction of our God, You people of Gomorrah. 11 rams And the fat of fed cattle; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats. 12 13 “Bring your worthless offerings no longer, Incense is an abomination to Me.