Tag Archives: John

By the Authority Vested in Me

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:22 There’s a common understanding that one has to earn the right to speak. Who wants to listen to—much … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Mark | Tagged authority, casting, gospel, James, John, Mark 1:14-28, repent, Zebedee | Leave a comment

It’s Just That Simple

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

My professor used to say all the time after pronouncing some truth, “It’s just that simple.” Well, salvation and eternal life and the assurance thereof boils down to whether or not you have the Son. Now you may wonder if … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, Devotionals | Tagged 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:6-12, baptism, eternal life, John, life, Luke 3:21-22, sacraments, Son, spirit, testify | Leave a comment

Read All About It

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Matthew | Tagged Andrew, Decapolis, fishermen, Galilee, healing, James, John, Judea, Matthew 4:17-25, Peter, repentance, sick, Syria, Zebedee | Leave a comment

Standing at the Door

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Rick Reynolds

14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 ‘ I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Devotionals, Revelation | Tagged door, Jesus, John, knock, Laodicea, lukewarm, overcoming, repent, Revelation, seven churches | Leave a comment

I Saw What I Saw

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Rick Reynolds

“For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased” and we ourselves heard this utterance … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter, Devotionals | Tagged 2 Peter 1:18, Elijah, eye witness, James, Jesus, John, Luke 9:35, Moses, my beloved son, Peter, tabernacles, transfiguration | Leave a comment

Love Perfected

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Rick Reynolds

1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2 and He Himself is the propitiation for … Continue reading →

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