A Song. 1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 (v7 & 11). This is why, in the most pivotal moment of Jesus' earthly ministry, He told Peter that He would build my Church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it (Matt. 16:18).

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 109 Q. perpetuated by lies and falsehoods, and those caught in it will never be fully trusted again (v33) 10th things of this world; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 Peter 5

Romans 5:12-14 (NIV) CONTEXT: Though it's usually not often recognized as such, this passage is quite Consequently, it becomes the key by which the whole rest of the Bible ought to be interpreted. 12  Therefore through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned— 13 world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity

Deuteronomy 17:14-20 (NIV) 14  When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you and have taken Do not place a foreigner over you, one who is not an Israelite. 16  The king, moreover, must not acquire , which even as it yearns for freedom, it desires a king / government to fight our battles for us (1 basis than the people do; whereas people look at the outward appearance, the LORD looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).

Watch this short explainer video to understand what Paul refers to in 2 Corinthians 2:14 2 Corinthians 2:12-14 (NIV) 12  Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, 13  I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: Luke 17

Philippians 2:12–13 (NIV) CONTEXT: This passage immediately follows the famous passage about Christ that knee shall bow... and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father." 12 The NIV footnote in v13 points to five other examples of the same idea (Ezr 1:5; 1 Co 12:6; 15:10; Gal 2:8; Heb 13:21). Today: Matthew 16

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 101 Q. to His expectations; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 expectations; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 Timothy 1

Image credit 2 Corinthians 7:8–13 (NIV) 8  Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10  Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11  See what At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. 12  So even though I wrote to Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 120 Q. Father who loves you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 Thessalonians 1

In Matthew 18:15-18, Jesus illustrates how this process is to work. Jesus says, "treat them as you would a pagan or tax collector (Mt 18:17)." sinful" are like a contagious disease that if left unabated will soon infect the entire church (2 Tim 2:16 -17). They must be put out, for their own good (see and 1 Cor. 5:4-5 and 1 Tim 1:18-20), but especially for