(The following is the June 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 26 and pay close attention to verses 19-20.) Paul summarized for King Agrippa a proper response to the gospel: “that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance” (v. 20). Unbelievers must turn …
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Faith and Works
(The following is the November 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read James 2 and pay close attention to verses 14-26.) What James and Paul write regarding the relationship between faith and works is complementary, not contradictory, as some claim. James writes, “What good is it, my brothers and …
Growing in the Faith
(The following is the May 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 15 and pay close attention to verse 36.) Being a Christian is not only about the moment one comes to Christ. Of course, we can’t continue in a faith we haven’t yet experienced, but the Christian life begins …
Our Eternal Security
(The following is the April 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 10 and pay close attention to verses 22-30.) Perhaps you have heard some of these phrases: “once saved, always saved,” “eternal security of the believer,” or “perseverance of the saints.” Different Christian traditions may teach conflicting doctrines regarding …
Come to Jesus and Drink
(The following is the April 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 7 and pay close attention to verses 37-39.) Meditating on God’s Word can range from reflecting on long passages to concentrating on a word or phrase. Both approaches are valid, but today we focus on breaking down one …
