“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”Revelation 1:8 During the fourth century, A.D., orthodox theology was fighting for its life against attacks by heretical perspectives. One of the most prominent heresies was propagated by Arius (c. 250–336), who claimed …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Day 27 — Friday, December 23, 2022
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of …
Day 26 — Thursday, December 22, 2022
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice …
Day 25 — Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit …
Day 24 — Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Oh sing to the LORD a new song,for he has done marvelous things!His right hand and his holy armhave worked salvation for him.The LORD has made known his salvation;he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulnessto the house of Israel.All the ends of the earth …
Day 23 — Monday, December 19, 2022
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that …
Day 22 — Sunday, December 18, 2022
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.Fire goes before himand burns up his adversaries all around.His lightnings light up the world;the earth sees and trembles.The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,before the Lord of …
Day 21 — Saturday, December 17, 2022
On your walls, O Jerusalem,I have set watchmen;all the day and all the nightthey shall never be silent.You who put the LORD in remembrance,take no rest,and give him no restuntil he establishes Jerusalemand makes it a praise in the earth.The LORD has sworn by his right handand by his mighty arm:“I will not again give …
Day 20 — Friday, December 16, 2022
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us …
Day 19 — Thursday, December 15, 2022
The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,on them has light shone.You have multiplied the nation;you have increased its joy;they rejoice before youas with joy at the harvest,as they are glad when they divide the spoil.For the yoke of his burden,and the staff for his …