Category Archives: Devotional Thought

No Doubt about It

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” —Luke 7:28 That is … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 21, 2012.
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We Preach Christ, Not Ourselves

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” —Exodus 3:14 When God Almighty commissioned to Moses to lead Israel … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 20, 2012.
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Red with Wine, White with Milk

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.” —Genesis 49:12 “His eyes shall be red…” As Jesus of Nazareth hung upon Calvary’s tree, His thorn pierced brow dripped His pure, perfect and precious blood into … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 16, 2012.
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The Measure of Sin

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” —1 Corinthians 2:2 The degree by which we have strayed from truth of the cross is the measure by which we will err in … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 15, 2012.
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Hardness of Heart vs. Glory of Gospel Truth

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.” —Mark 14:62 Every man is culpable for the hardness of his own heart. … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 11, 2012.
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How Should a Man Be Just With God?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?” —Job 9:2 One of the Bible reading portions for today, from Mr. McChene’s “Daily Bread” reading plan, is Job chapter nine. It begins with … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 10, 2012.
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The Delusion of Happiness

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

This quote comes courtesy of J.C. Ryle Quotes: Don’t tell me of your happiness if it daily depends on the uncertainties of the earth. Your home may be rich in comforts; your wife and children may be all you could … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 9, 2012.
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Christ's Powerful Righteousness

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” —Romans 6:18 We have been made free from sin by the gospel truth of Christ’s sufficient sacrifice, which has come by His sufficient righteousness. Therefore, we have become … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 4, 2012.
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A Particular Baptist Burden

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

Historically and generally, Baptists have had a desire to be true to Christ and true to His holy Word. Yet, to do so meant that we have had to suffer the bad with the blessings; which has kept us ever … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on February 2, 2012.
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8 Elements in True Worship

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” —John 4:24 This is by no means a detailed or exhaustive list of that contained in true worship; nevertheless, as a brief exposition … Continue reading →

Written by: Jon J. Cardwell on January 27, 2012.
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