The beginning of 1 Corinthians shows us how much the cross of Christ turns the world upside down. cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God” (1: 18). John Calvin begins his Institutes of the Christian Religion with, “Nearly all the wisdom we possess,

Bible.com Matthew 1:18-21 (NIV) 18  This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1-7 Article Today: Romans 13

Psalm 78:1–8 A maskil of Asaph. 1  My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. 2  I Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1- 5 Article Today: Romans 12

Today's passage forms the basis for the classic hymn "I Know Whom I have Believed" 2 Timothy 1:9–12 ( This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10  but it has now been revealed Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 2 Peter 1

Hebrews 10:1-14 (NIV) CONTEXT: Yesterday we read the passage ( Hebrews 9:22-28 ) that precedes today's . 10 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.’ ” (Psalm 40:6-8) ... 10   and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. 14  For by one sacrifice he Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1-2 Article

Logos.com Isaiah 64:1–8 (NIV) 64 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 1 Peter 4

Exodus 12 (NIV) CONTEXT: God has subjected Pharoah and the Egyptians to nine of the ten plagues, and the meat raw or boiled in water, but roast it over a fire—with the head, legs and internal organs. 10   Do not leave any of it till morning; if some is left till morning, you must burn it. 11  This is how No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. 14  “This is a day you are to commemorate; Today: John 12

Summary In 1 Peter, the apostle Peter is writing to the churches in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, On October 31, 1517 he nailed his ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany.

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The Church's primary strategy is to provide 'food for your soul'. 2 Timothy 4:1–5 (NIV) In the presence Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Article 17: God’s Use of Means in Regeneration Just as the almighty work church  should presume to test God by separating what God in his good pleasure has wished to be closely joined