Category Archives: New Testament Commands

Dependence

Posted on January 10, 2025 by droseland

What does Paul mean when he commands the Galatians to “walk by the Spirit”? The context of Galatians 5 tells us that whatever it means, this practice is opposed to the flesh, our inner tendency to rebellion against God through … Continue reading →

Posted in New Testament Commands, Spirituality | Tagged Christian Stability, God's Will, Jesus, New Testament, Obedience, Sanctification, Simple Christianity, Spiritual Growth, Strength | 3 Comments

Why Am I Running a Race?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by droseland

Are you running in such a way that you’re taking into account the ticking clock and the permanent record? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Suffering, Eternal Rewards, God the Father, New Testament Commands, Sanctification | Tagged Christian Performance, Christian Way of Life, Endurance, God's Plan, Heb 12:1-3, Jesus, Running | 1 Comment

“Peer” Leadership in Hebrews 12

Posted on April 13, 2015 by droseland

The intention of this devotion is that we explore the commands of the Bible so that we will know our responsibilities. How will we obey the Holy Spirit if we are not listening to His instructions? The Bible gives us … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Leadership, Helping Others, New Testament Commands | Tagged Hebrews 12:1-3, Management vs Leadership, Peer Leadership | 4 Comments

The Command to Love Then and Now

Posted on February 10, 2015 by droseland

Can you imagine a national constitution whose summary is that the citizens are responsible to love God with all of themselves and one another as they love themselves? Continue reading →

Posted in Christ as Example, Christian Suffering, Cultural Engagement, Dispensational Distinctives, Helping Others, Jesus, New Testament Commands, Old Testament Commands, Theological Overview, TORAH, True Biblical Love | Tagged Dispensational Distinctions, Imitation of Christ, Jesus, Lev 19:18, love, New Testament, Old Testament, Pattern of Christ, Real Love, Self-Sacrifice, TORAH | 3 Comments

Fight the Good Fight!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by droseland

“Attention to Orders” is a work that has grown out of my military background and the realization that we are in a war whether we wear the uniform or not. “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against … Continue reading →

Posted in American Heritage, Army Leadership, Christ as Example, Christian Suffering, Life Witness, New Testament Commands, Paul, Personal Evangelism, Promises, Sanctification, Studying the Word, Theological Overview | Tagged Christian suffering, Conscience, Faith, Fighting the Good Fight, Jesus, Obeying God, Paul, Prophecy, Service in the Military as a Christian, Spiritual Warfare, Timothy, Witnessing | Leave a comment

“Listen to Him!” –God the Father

Posted on January 6, 2015 by droseland

If the King is speaking, then the subjects of the realm should not be. The King’s speech is an occasion for everyone else to listen. That is not just basic courtesy; it is the only sane response to the situation. … Continue reading →

Posted in God the Father, New Testament Commands, Sanctification, Studying the Word | Tagged Attention, God the Father, Jesus, Listen, Philosophy of Ministry, Simple Christianity, Spiritual Disciplines, The Word of God, Trinity | Leave a comment

Stock Up! Matthew 6:19-21

Posted on December 29, 2014 by droseland

Matthew 6:19–21 (NASB95) 19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where … Continue reading →

Posted in Eternal Rewards, Jesus, New Testament Commands, Sanctification | Tagged Bema, Eternal Life, Grace Works, Immortality, Jesus, Judgment Seat of Christ, Money Value of Time?, Mortality, Real Wealth, Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual Growth, Treasure in Heaven | 1 Comment

Pray for Wisdom

Posted on December 8, 2014 by droseland

What is wrong with us? Generally it’s us. Specifically we lack. We lack strength, we lack endurance, we lack motivation, we lack know-how. We just don’t have what it takes to do all that we want to do sometimes. We … Continue reading →

Posted in James, New Testament Commands, Prayer, Promises, Theological Overview | Tagged Christian Stability, Faith, Jesus, love, Obedience, Prayer, Sanctification, Wisdom | 2 Comments

In Everything Give Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2014 by droseland

There is no more theologically-demanding instruction in the New Testament than we find in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 18in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. By “theologically-demanding” I mean this command makes us think … Continue reading →

Posted in American Heritage, Apologetics, Christian Suffering, Jesus, New Testament Commands, Theological Overview | Tagged Christ, Christian, Destiny, Future, Hurting, Inheritance, Salvation, suffering, Thanksgiving, The Problem of Pain | Leave a comment

Make Your Requests Known, Philippians 4:6-7

Posted on November 17, 2014 by droseland

Peace is available in the storm, not only in its breaking. Suffering produces desirable effects in our character, not just pain and wear. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christ as Example, Christian Suffering, New Testament Commands, Paul, Prayer, Theological Overview, Uncategorized | Tagged blessing, Christ, Christ as example, Christian suffering, comfort, God's peace, grace, Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ, love, peace, Prayer, storm, suffering | Leave a comment