Devotionals written by Chuck Jones to encourage and build up the body of Christ.
Ephesians 2:8 NASB95 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; Romans 4:16 NASB95 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace… Ephesians 2 makes it very clear that we are saved by grace, […]
One Thing 7/10/23 It is by grace Read More »
Psalm 130:3-4 NASB [3] If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? [4] But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. Micah 7:18-19 NASB [18] Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not
Retro One Thing 6/25/18 God delights in unchanging love Read More »
Christians rightfully long to experience all the spiritual blessings that God longs for us to experience. The problem is that many, if not most Christians, spend their time asking God for things that God has already given them in Christ. Salvation isn’t some transaction that we have with God because of what Christ did. Salvation
One Thing 7/6/23 Are you asking for what you already have? Read More »
The word righteous or righteousness dominates the Bible, and yet so many Christians misunderstand what righteousness is all about. I read someone say that righteousness is about a life that is acceptable before God. I understand what they were trying to say, but I believe there’s much more to this wonderful word “righteousness” than just
One Thing 7/3/23 What is righteousness? Read More »
Revelation 4:1-2 NASB [1] … After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said,“ Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things.” [2] Immediately I was
Retro One Thing 6/22/2018 Living and Praying In Heavenly Places Read More »
Romans 9:33 NASB95 just as it is written, “Behold, I LAY IN ZION a STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE, And HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” Romans 10:11 NASB95 For the Scripture says, “Whoever BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” Twice within the span of 11 verses, the
One Thing 6/29/23 A disappointment free life Read More »
Colossians 3:3-4 NASB [3] For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. [4] When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. … Psalm 139:13-18 NASB [13] For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. [14]
Retro One Thing 6/19/2018 Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Read More »
The other day Jesus said in me – to me, “I want you to join me in only thinking the best about everybody all of the time.” That resonated with me because 1 Corinthians 13 says, “Love is patient, love is kind, love is not jealous; …love is not provoked, does not take into account
One Thing 6/26/23 Love believes all things Read More »
Jeremiah 15:18-19 NASB [18] Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will You indeed be to me like a deceptive stream With water that is unreliable? [19] Therefore, thus says the LORD,“ If you return, then I will restore you— Before Me you will stand; And if you
Retro One Thing 6/18/2018 Extracting The Precious From The Worthless Read More »
Did you know that Jesus never gets offended? I mean, He never gets offended. Here are some amazing scriptures from 1 Peter 2:22 – 23, “who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; who while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept
One Thing 6/22/23 Jesus never gets offended – how about you? Read More »
