Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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What Does It Mean to “Stand Fast”?

I’ve been reading Paul’s letters lately. Here’s one of the most positive things he ever wrote to one of the churches he started: “Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith … Continue reading

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A Special Easter Message

Good Friday and Easter Sunday are the two most important days in the history of the world. We celebrate Good Friday because this is the day Christ died to save us from “the wrath of the Lamb” (Revelation 6:16-17).   … Continue reading

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A Short Bible Study on King Jesus and His Kingdom

Today is Palm Sunday, when Christians celebrate the “Triumphal Entry” of King Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. Matthew 21:1-11 contains one account of this historic event. (Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, and John 12:12-19 are parallel passages.) 7 They brought … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about the Love of Jesus

Lately, I find myself thinking about the love of Jesus. Here’s a verse that jumps off the page and into my heart. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out … Continue reading

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Are We All God’s Children?

“We’re all God’s children!” Have you heard that before? But is it true? In a biological sense, I guess you could say that. Every person on the planet can trace their genealogical roots back to Adam and Eve. It’s true … Continue reading

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“I’m OK with God Because I’m A Good Person”

One of my favorite Bible teachers is Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason. He’s been doing a series of “rapid-fire” critiques to common pushbacks to Christianity that you might face in conversations with others. This post features one of the … Continue reading

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How to Pray for Vladimir Putin

Unfortunately, the Russia/Ukraine military conflict has now been going on for four years. In May 2022, a few months after the war started, I wrote this blog post: What the Bible Says about Praying for Vladimir Putin I commend this … Continue reading

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The Infinite Greatness of Jesus

I’ve been reading through the New Testament this year, one book at a time. I started with Mark, then John. Now I’m reading Matthew. I read a chapter each day, five or six days a week. After reading the chapter, … Continue reading

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The Love of Jesus on Display

In John 11, the story of the resurrection of Lazarus, the empathetic love of Jesus is on display. Christ exhibits this compassion after the death of Lazarus and the resulting grief of his sisters, Mary and Martha.   “When Jesus … Continue reading

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Why Did John Write the Book of John?

I’m always thankful when a writer tells me his or her purpose for writing. For example, the Apostle John told us why he wrote the fourth gospel: “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are … Continue reading

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