September 8: “A Gracious God and an Amazing Gift”

September 8, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Isaiah 1:18 (NLT): “‘Come now, let’s settle this,’ says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.’”

July 9: “Cultivating Gratitude for the Gospel”

July 9, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Psalm 7:12-13 (NLT): “If a person does not repent, God will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow. He will prepare his deadly weapons and shoot his flaming arrows.”

March 11: “Every Jesus-Follower is Barabbas”

March 11, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Bible is filled with stories that beautifully illustrate powerful truths. The story of Barabbas is one of them.

March 10: “Are You a Good Person?”

March 10, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

None of us are morally good in God’s eyes. So, since only good/righteous people are admitted into Heaven, we need to find a righteousness outside of ourselves – in Jesus.

February 13: “Stepping Behind the Veil to Enjoy God”

February 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

When Jesus died, the Temple veil was ripped from Heaven to earth. So, as we place our trust in the crucified and resurrected Lord, God is inviting us into His presence to enjoy Him in this life and in the life to come.

August 13: “Are You a Good Person?”

August 13, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

6 Minute Read + Scripture readings (If you want to listen to an audio version of today’s blog post, simply go to https://anchor.fm/mattellis1997, or search for “Reflections on Truth” by Matt Ellis wherever you download your favorite podcasts.) Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3Romans 3Jeremiah 41Psalms 17 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Romans 3:10–12 (CSB): “as it […]

June 26: “A Mindset that Makes Forgiving Easier”

June 26, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

11 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31Psalms 119:97-120Isaiah 58Matthew 6 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Matthew 6:14-15 (CSB): “For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive our offenses.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): Forgiveness is […]

June 3: “Jesus, the Sacrificial Lamb”

June 3, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

10 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 7Psalms 90Isaiah 35Revelation 5 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Revelation 5:6 (CSB): “Then I saw one like a slaughtered lamb standing in the midst of the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders…” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): Did you know that not everything […]

April 12: “The Day of Atonement and the Empty Tomb”

April 12, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

7 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Leviticus 16 Psalms 19 Proverbs 30 1 Timothy 1 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “Atonement will be made for you on this day to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the Lord.” Leviticus 16:30 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): At sundown […]

April 1: “Free, not Cheap, Grace”

April 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

7 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Leviticus 4 Psalms 1-2 Proverbs 19 Colossians 2 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it away by nailing it to the cross.” Colossians 2:14 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible […]