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. The Roman Catholic Church was selling indulgences to raise money to rebuild St. At that time, the Roman Catholic Church claimed that indulgences absolved buyers from all punishments

BiblePic.com Genesis 9:1–6 ( LSB ) CONTEXT: Noah and his family and all the animals have just exited plant, I give all to you. 4 “However, flesh with its life, that is , its blood, you shall not eat. 5 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity it amazing that the first thing the LORD does after recognizing man's utter sinfulness ( Genesis 6:5 Today: 1 Timothy 4

Biblia.com John 1:9–18 (ESV) 9  The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world . 10  He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11  He in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13  who were born, not of blood nor of the Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1-3 Article Today: Romans 4

1 Timothy 4:7–10 (NIV) 7  Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself present life and the life to come. 9   This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. 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 2: The Believer’s Reaction Today: 1 Peter

Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV) 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 18: The Incarnation So then we confess Today: Romans 11

In eight words, the Bible obliterates the world's wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:27-30 (NIV) 27  But God Today: Luke 12

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 Yet it's this very strange nature - fully God, yet fully a man born of a woman - that would be required Today: Romans 13

Revelation 21:5-11, 22-27 (NIV) 5  He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new! the seven last plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10 mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11

By the time Solomon died, the once-united kingdom stood on the brink of fracture. 1 Kings 12:1–24 (NIV ) 12 Rehoboam [Solomon's son] went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. 2  When yoke on us, but now lighten the harsh labor and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” 5  10   The young men who had grown up with him replied, “These people have said to you, ‘Your father put Now tell them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist. 11  My father laid on you a heavy

Photo credit: Unsplash Ephesians 5:25-27 (NIV) CONTEXT: Today's passage comes in the midst of some instructions Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1- 8 Article Today: Ephesians 5