Devotionals written by Chuck Jones to encourage and build up the body of Christ.
If it’s true that I am in union with the life that Jesus lives and the favor that He lives under, then Ephesians 1:3 makes much more sense. It says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ.” Every […]
Retro One Thing 7/27/20 The What to experiencing more of the Who Read More »
We recently defined the gospel like this; “Through the finished work of Christ on the Cross, our inclusion in the life that Jesus lives, and the favor that He lives under.” Paul referred to the gospel as the “Gospel of grace.” It is amazing to me how much Christians have restricted how big the grace
Retro One Thing 7/24/20 If The Gospel Is This Big Read More »
In an attempt to be transparent and humble, I’ve often heard well-meaning Christians and well-meaning Bible teachers explain why they still sin by saying something like, “Well, that’s just who I am, but if I remember to depend on Jesus in moments of temptation then He will overcome my natural tendency to sin.” There is
Retro One Thing 7/23/20 Your sin doesn’t define you. Read More »
2 Corinthians 2:12-14 ESV When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, [13] my spirit was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. [14] But
Retro One Thing 7/21/20 Trusting in His Perfect Leadership Read More »
1 Thessalonians 5:24 KJV Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24-25 ESV He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. My precious wife Olivia went through a lot physically during her life, and the last two or three years were some of the most difficult,
Retro One Thing 7/20/20 The burden is His to carry Read More »
There is a children’s song that I used to sing to my two boys when they were young to impart to them an understanding of the difference between living under the law and living under grace. I don’t remember who wrote the song, but I do remember that it came out of a church, and
Retro One Thing 7/17/20 Law versus Grace Read More »
The biblical word “righteousness” can best, be understood by the term “Christlikeness.” If you do a word study in the original language of the New Testament, the word, righteousness simply means “rightness.“ It speaks of “right“ nature/character, as well as “right“ behavior. The calling of every Christian this to be conformed to the image of
The Way 12/3/24 The Gift of righteousness/christlikeness Read More »
I often hear Christians talk about “getting into the presence of the Lord.” When saying that, they are usually talking about getting into God’s presence as a result of their worship, fasting, praying, or reading their Bible. I understand the sentiment, and I believe it ravishes God’s heart when we make His presence a priority.
The Way 11/2/24 You do not have to try to get into God’s presence Read More »
John 6:5-13,22-23 NASB Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?” [6] This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. [7] Philip answered Him,
Retro One Thing 7/16/20 Twelve Baskets Full: Part 2 Read More »
Unfortunately, most Christians do not understand the gospel, and because they don’t understand the gospel, they don’t live their lives in celebration of how big the good news actually is. In Luke 2, when the angel was announcing the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, he said, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring
Retro One Thing 7/13/20 What is the Gospel? Do you really know? Read More »
