Hosted by TruLight Ministries – The Place of Truth
Jesus said to him,” It is written “, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.
Where was it Written?
Deuteronomy 6:16
Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.
A scriptural understanding of truth encompasses more than simple honesty. The Bible reveals truth as a moral concept rooted in God’s character (Psalm 43:3; 25:5; 26:3; 86:11; Isaiah 65:16). He is the “God of truth” (Isaiah 65:16, NLT), and His truthfulness embraces His steadfastness, trustworthiness, and eternal faithfulness (Psalm 117:2).
Most commonly, discussions of truth have to do with speaking the truth (Psalm 15:2; Proverbs 12:17). Lying is the opposite of telling the truth (Jeremiah 9:3), and God never lies (Titus 1:2). The Bible says that God is not only truthful, but He Himself is the essence of truth. The reliability and trustworthiness of His being were highly significant to the biblical writers in expressing God’s truthfulness. When Scripture speaks of truth, it refers to a completeness of moral integrity that influences how one thinks and behaves (Psalm 86:11; 119:30, 43–44; Malachi 2:6).
God demonstrates that He is truth in the faithfulness and dependability of His words, actions, and dealings: “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” (Numbers 23:19, NLT; see also 1 Samuel 15:29). God’s Word holds true, and we can trust everything He does (Psalm 33:4). He is completely reliable (Psalm 31:5). The Lord is a rock-solid, trustworthy foundation for life because He is entirely reliable and consistent in His character (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 145:13; 2 Timothy 2:13).
God’s laws and instructions outline the way of truth that is meant to lead people to Him (Psalm 19:7; 119:30, 42–45; Malachi 2:6–7). The Bible says God’s Word is truth: “The entirety of Your word is truth” (Psalm 119:160, HCSB). As the Logos—the living, incarnate Word of God—Jesus Christ is truth (John 1:14, 17; John 6:32). Jesus Himself said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Scripture also says that the gospel message is truth (Galatians 2:5, 14; Ephesians 1:13). That message is the good news of salvation—that Jesus is the only way to everlasting life with God. Through Jesus, “we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life” (1 John 5:20, NLT). Likewise, the Holy Spirit is the “Spirit of truth” who dwells within believers and leads them “into all truth” (John 14:17, NLT; see also John 15:26; 16:13; 1 John 5:6).
The truth of God’s Word also holds sanctifying power for the believer. In His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus asked the Father, “Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth” (John 17:17, NLT). Since the Bible is truth, Christians ought to study it, working hard to understand and correctly apply it to their lives (2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16–17). As we deepen our knowledge and insight into God’s Word, its truth will set us free (John 8:32).
God desires His followers to be people of the truth (Ephesians 4:25). He loves those who tell the truth and detests those who lie (Proverbs 12:22; 6:16–19). The Lord underscores the importance of truth by presenting us with “the belt of truth” as the first piece of our spiritual armor (Ephesians 6:10–17). The rest of our armor is held secure when the truth is wrapped around us. Otherwise, we are defenseless against the lies of our adversary, the devil, who is the father of lies (John 8:44).
The Bible says that God delights in truth. “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth,” declares the psalmist (Psalm 145:18, NLT). Because of truth’s high value, Solomon counsels, “Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction and insight as well” (Proverbs 23:23). God takes pleasure in seeing His truth reflected in the character of His children (Psalm 15:1–5; 51:6). He calls believers to worship Him in truth (John 4:24), love others in truth (1 John 3:18), and always speak the truth (Ephesians 4:15, 25; Zechariah 8:16).
‘n Skriftuurlike begrip van waarheid omvat meer as blote eerlikheid. Die Bybel openbaar waarheid as ‘n morele konsep wat gewortel is in God se karakter (Psalm 43:3; 25:5; 26:3; 86:11; Jesaja 65:16). Hy is die “God van waarheid” (Jesaja 65:16, NLT), en Sy waaragtigheid omhels Sy standvastigheid, betroubaarheid en ewige getrouheid (Psalm 117:2).
Meestal het besprekings oor waarheid te doen met die praat van die waarheid (Psalm 15:2; Spreuke 12:17). Lieg is die teenoorgestelde van die vertel van die waarheid (Jeremia 9:3), en God lieg nooit (Titus 1:2). Die Bybel sê dat God nie net waaragtig is nie, maar dat Hyself die essensie van waarheid is. Die betroubaarheid en vertroubaarheid van Sy wese was vir die Bybelse skrywers van groot belang om God se waaragtigheid uit te druk. Wanneer die Skrif van waarheid praat, verwys dit na ‘n volledigheid van morele integriteit wat beïnvloed hoe ‘n mens dink en optree (Psalm 86:11; 119:30, 43–44; Maleagi 2:6).
God demonstreer dat Hy waarheid is in die getrouheid en betroubaarheid van Sy woorde, dade en handelinge: “God is nie ‘n mens nie, daarom lieg Hy nie. Hy is nie ‘n mens nie, daarom verander Hy nie van plan nie. Het Hy ooit gepraat en nie opgetree nie? Het Hy ooit belowe en dit nie uitgevoer nie?” (Numeri 23:19, NLT; sien ook 1 Samuel 15:29). God se Woord bly waar, en ons kan alles vertrou wat Hy doen (Psalm 33:4). Hy is volkome betroubaar (Psalm 31:5). Die Here is ‘n rotsvaste, betroubare fondament vir die lewe omdat Hy volkome betroubaar en konsekwent in Sy karakter is (Deuteronomium 32:4; Psalm 145:13; 2 Timoteus 2:13).
God se wette en instruksies skets die weg van waarheid wat bedoel is om mense na Hom te lei (Psalm 19:7; 119:30, 42–45; Maleagi 2:6–7). Die Bybel sê God se Woord is waarheid: “Die geheel van u woord is waarheid” (Psalm 119:160). As die Logos – die lewende, vleesgeworde Woord van God – is Jesus Christus waarheid (Johannes 1:14, 17; Johannes 6:32). Jesus self het gesê: “Ek is die weg en die waarheid en die lewe. Niemand kom na die Vader behalwe deur My nie” (Johannes 14:6).
Die Skrif sê ook dat die evangelieboodskap waarheid is (Galasiërs 2:5, 14; Efesiërs 1:13). Daardie boodskap is die goeie nuus van verlossing – dat Jesus die enigste weg na die ewige lewe met God is. Deur Jesus “kan ons die ware God ken. En nou leef ons in gemeenskap met die ware God omdat ons in gemeenskap met sy Seun, Jesus Christus, leef. Hy is die enigste ware God, en Hy is die ewige lewe” (1 Johannes 5:20). Net so is die Heilige Gees die “Gees van die waarheid” wat in gelowiges woon en hulle “in die hele waarheid” lei (Johannes 14:17; sien ook Johannes 15:26; 16:13; 1 Johannes 5:6).
Die waarheid van God se Woord hou ook heiligmakende krag vir die gelowige in. In Sy Hoëpriesterlike Gebed het Jesus die Vader gevra: “Maak hulle heilig deur u waarheid; leer hulle u woord, wat die waarheid is” (Johannes 17:17). Aangesien die Bybel waarheid is, behoort Christene dit te bestudeer en hard te werk om dit te verstaan en korrek in hul lewens toe te pas (2 Timoteus 2:15; 3:16–17). Soos ons ons kennis en insig in God se Woord verdiep, sal die waarheid daarvan ons vrymaak (Johannes 8:32).
God begeer dat Sy volgelinge mense van die waarheid moet wees (Efesiërs 4:25). Hy is lief vir diegene wat die waarheid vertel en verafsku diegene wat lieg (Spreuke 12:22; 6:16–19). Die Here beklemtoon die belangrikheid van waarheid deur ons “die gordel van waarheid” as die eerste deel van ons geestelike wapenrusting te gee (Efesiërs 6:10–17). Die res van ons wapenrusting word veilig gehou wanneer die waarheid om ons gedraai is. Andersins is ons weerloos teen die leuens van ons teenstander, die duiwel, wat die vader van die leuens is (Johannes 8:44).
Die Bybel sê dat God in die waarheid welgevallig is. “Die Here is naby almal wat Hom aanroep, ja, by almal wat Hom in waarheid aanroep,” verklaar die psalmis (Psalm 145:18, NLT). As gevolg van die hoë waarde van waarheid, raai Salomo aan: “Koop die waarheid en verkoop dit nie – wysheid, tug en insig” (Spreuke 23:23). God skep behae daarin om te sien dat Sy waarheid weerspieël word in die karakter van Sy kinders (Psalm 15:1–5; 51:6). Hy roep gelowiges op om Hom in waarheid te aanbid (Johannes 4:24), ander in waarheid lief te hê (1 Johannes 3:18), en altyd die waarheid te spreek (Efesiërs 4:15, 25; Sagaria 8:16).
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today;
1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Prayer
Lord , Thank you for Sending Jesus . Thank You that You have send Him with the Great change in the Covenant . called New Birth . for Us to receive Born Again Status . We Thank you for this in the Saving name of Jesus Christ Your Son . Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
1 Petrus 1:3, “Geseënd is die God en Vader van onse Here Jesus Christus wat na sy grote barmhartigheid ons die nuwe lewe gegee het tot ‘n lewende hoop deur die opstanding van Jesus Christus uit die dood.”
Gebed
Here, dankie dat U Jesus gestuur het. Dankie dat U Hom gestuur het met die Groot verandering in die Verbond, genaamd Nuwe Geboorte, sodat ons die Wedergeboorte-status kan ontvang. Ons dank U hiervoor in die Reddende Naam van Jesus Christus, u Seun. Amen en Amen.
Bible Teaching of the Day
The Four Spiritual Laws
are a way of sharing the good news of the salvation that is available through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a simple way of organizing the important information in the Gospel into four points.
The first of the Four Spiritual Laws is, “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 10:10 gives us the reason that Jesus came, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” What is blocking us from God’s love? What is preventing us from having an abundant life?
The second of the Four Spiritual Laws is, “Humanity is tainted by sin and is therefore separated from God. As a result, we cannot know God’s wonderful plan for our lives.” Romans 3:23 affirms this information, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 6:23 gives us the consequences of sin, “the wages of sin is death.” God created us to have fellowship with Him. However, humanity brought sin into the world, and is therefore separated from God. We have ruined the relationship with Him that God intended us to have. What is the solution?
The third of the Four Spiritual Laws is, “Jesus Christ is God’s only provision for our sin. Through Jesus Christ, we can have our sins forgiven and restore a right relationship with God.” Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 informs us of what we need to know and believe in order to be saved, “…that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” Jesus Himself declares that He is the only way of salvation in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” How can I receive this wonderful gift of salvation?
The Fourth of the Four Spiritual Laws is, “We must place our faith in Jesus Christ as Savior in order to receive the gift of salvation and know God’s wonderful plan for our lives.” John 1:12 describes this for us, “Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” Acts 16:31 says it very clearly, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved!” We can be saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9).
If you want to trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior, say the following words to God. Saying these words will not save you, but trusting in Christ will! This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. “God, I know that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness – the gift of eternal life! Amen!”
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Bybel Lering vir die Dag
Die Vier Geestelike Wette
is ‘n manier om die goeie nuus van die verlossing wat beskikbaar is deur geloof in Jesus Christus te deel. Dit is ‘n eenvoudige manier om die belangrike inligting in die Evangelie in vier punte te organiseer.
Die eerste van die Vier Geestelike Wette is: “God het jou lief en het ‘n wonderlike plan vir jou lewe.” Johannes 3:16 sê vir ons: “Want so lief het God die wêreld gehad dat Hy sy enigste Seun gegee het, sodat elkeen wat in Hom glo, nie verlore mag gaan nie, maar die ewige lewe kan hê.” Johannes 10:10 gee ons die rede waarom Jesus gekom het: “Ek het gekom sodat hulle die lewe kan hê, en dit in oorvloed.” Wat keer ons van God se liefde? Wat verhoed ons om ‘n oorvloedige lewe te hê?
Die tweede van die Vier Geestelike Wette is: “Die mensdom is besoedel deur sonde en is daarom van God geskei. Gevolglik kan ons nie God se wonderlike plan vir ons lewens ken nie.” Romeine 3:23 bevestig hierdie inligting: “want almal het gesondig en dit ontbreek hulle aan die heerlikheid van God.” Romeine 6:23 gee ons die gevolge van sonde, “die loon van die sonde is die dood.” God het ons geskep om gemeenskap met Hom te hê. Die mensdom het egter sonde in die wêreld gebring en is dus van God geskei. Ons het die verhouding met Hom wat God vir ons bedoel het, verwoes. Wat is die oplossing?
Die derde van die Vier Geestelike Wette is: “Jesus Christus is God se enigste voorsiening vir ons sonde. Deur Jesus Christus kan ons sondes vergewe word en ‘n regte verhouding met God herstel.” Romeine 5:8 sê vir ons: “Maar God bewys sy liefde vir ons hierin: Toe ons nog sondaars was, het Christus vir ons gesterf.” 1 Korintiërs 15:3-4 lig ons in oor wat ons moet weet en glo om gered te word, “…dat Christus vir ons sondes gesterf het volgens die Skrifte, dat Hy begrawe is, dat Hy op die derde dag opgewek is volgens die Skrifte…” Jesus self verklaar dat Hy die enigste weg van verlossing is in Johannes 14:6, “Ek is die weg en die waarheid en die lewe. Niemand kom na die Vader behalwe deur My nie.” Hoe kan ek hierdie wonderlike gawe van verlossing ontvang?
Die Vierde van die Vier Geestelike Wette is: “Ons moet ons geloof in Jesus Christus as Verlosser plaas om die gawe van verlossing te ontvang en God se wonderlike plan vir ons lewens te ken.” Johannes 1:12 beskryf dit vir ons: “Maar aan almal wat Hom aangeneem het, aan hulle wat in sy Naam glo, het Hy die reg gegee om kinders van God te word.” Handelinge 16:31 sê dit baie duidelik: “Glo in die Here Jesus, en julle sal gered word!” Ons kan deur genade alleen gered word, deur geloof alleen, in Jesus Christus alleen (Efesiërs 2:8-9).
As jy op Jesus Christus as jou Verlosser wil vertrou, sê die volgende woorde vir God. Om hierdie woorde te sê, sal jou nie red nie, maar vertroue in Christus sal! Hierdie gebed is bloot ‘n manier om jou geloof in Hom aan God uit te druk en Hom te dank dat Hy vir jou verlossing voorsien het. “God, ek weet dat ek teen U gesondig het en straf verdien. Maar Jesus Christus het die straf wat ek verdien, geneem sodat ek deur geloof in Hom vergewe kan word. Ek plaas my vertroue in U vir verlossing. Dankie vir U wonderlike genade en vergifnis – die gawe van die ewige lewe! Amen!”
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Today’s Devotional
But that all should come to repentance!
It is always important to study Bible verses in context, and it is especially true with 2 Peter 3:9, which reads, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (KJV). The second half of the verse, “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance,” is frequently used to argue against the doctrine of election.
The context of 2 Peter 3:9 is a description of scoffers who doubt that Jesus is going to return to judge the world with fire (2 Peter 3:3–7). The scoffers mock, “Where is this coming?” (verse 4). In verses 5–6, Peter reminds his readers that God previously destroyed the world with the flood in Noah’s time. In verse 7, Peter informs his readers that the present heavens and earth will be destroyed with fire. Peter then responds to a question he knew was on his readers’ minds, namely, “what is taking God so long?” In verse 8, Peter tells his readers that God is above and beyond the concept of time. It may seem like we have been waiting a long time, but, to God, it has been a blink of an eye. Then, in verse 9, Peter explains why God has waited so long (in our view of time). It is God’s mercy that delays His judgment. God is waiting to give more people the opportunity to repent. Then, in the verses following verse 9, Peter encourages his readers to live holy lives in anticipation of the fact that Jesus will one day return.
In context, 2 Peter 3:9 says that God is delaying His coming in judgment in order to give people further opportunities to repent. Some of the confusion regarding the meaning of 2 Peter 3:9 is the wording of the KJV translation: “not willing that any should perish.” Not willing makes it sound as if God does not allow any to perish. However, in 17th-century English, willing carried more of an idea of desire than of volition. The modern English translations of 2 Peter 3:9 render the same phrase “not wanting” (NIV and CSB), “not wishing” (ESV and NASB), and “does not want” (NLT).
In no sense does 2 Peter 3:9 contradict the idea that God elects certain people to salvation. First, in context, election is not at all what the verse is talking about. Second, to interpret “not willing that any should perish” as “does not allow any to perish” results in the false doctrine of universalism. But God can “not desire” anyone to perish and still only elect some to salvation. There is nothing incongruous about that. God did not desire for sin to enter the world through the fall of Adam and Eve, yet He allowed it. In fact, it was part of His sovereign plan. God did not desire His only begotten Son to be betrayed, brutally tortured, and murdered, yet He allowed it. This, too, was part of God’s sovereign plan.
In the same way, God does not desire anyone to perish. He desires all to come to repentance. At the same time, God recognizes that not everyone will come to repentance. It is undeniable that many will perish (Matthew 7:13–14). Rather than being a contradiction to 2 Peter 3:9, God’s electing and drawing of some to salvation is evidence that He truly does not desire people to perish. Were it not for election and the effectual calling of God, everyone would perish (John 6:44; Romans 8:29–30).
Vandag se Bemoediging
Maar dat almal tot bekering moet kom!
Dit is altyd belangrik om Bybelverse in konteks te bestudeer, en dit is veral waar met 2 Petrus 3:9, wat lui: “Die Here vertraag nie die belofte soos sommige dit vertraag ag nie, maar Hy is lankmoedig teenoor ons en wil nie hê dat sommige moet vergaan nie, maar dat almal tot bekering moet kom” (KJV). Die tweede helfte van die vers, “nie wil hê dat sommige moet vergaan nie, maar dat almal tot bekering moet kom,” word gereeld gebruik om teen die leer van die uitverkiesing te argumenteer.
Die konteks van 2 Petrus 3:9 is ‘n beskrywing van spotters wat twyfel dat Jesus gaan terugkeer om die wêreld met vuur te oordeel (2 Petrus 3:3–7). Die spotters spot: “Waarheen kom dit?” (vers 4). In verse 5–6 herinner Petrus sy lesers daaraan dat God voorheen die wêreld met die vloed in Noag se tyd vernietig het. In vers 7 deel Petrus sy lesers mee dat die huidige hemele en aarde met vuur vernietig sal word. Petrus reageer dan op ‘n vraag wat hy geweet het op sy lesers se gedagtes was, naamlik: “Wat neem God so lank?” In vers 8 vertel Petrus sy lesers dat God bo en behalwe die konsep van tyd is. Dit mag lyk asof ons lank gewag het, maar vir God was dit ‘n oogwink. Dan, in vers 9, verduidelik Petrus waarom God so lank gewag het (in ons siening van tyd). Dit is God se genade wat Sy oordeel vertraag. God wag om meer mense die geleentheid te gee om hulle te bekeer. Dan, in die verse wat op vers 9 volg, moedig Petrus sy lesers aan om heilige lewens te lei in afwagting van die feit dat Jesus eendag sal terugkeer.
In konteks sê 2 Petrus 3:9 dat God Sy koms in oordeel vertraag om mense verdere geleenthede te gee om hulle te bekeer. Van die verwarring rakende die betekenis van 2 Petrus 3:9 is die bewoording van die KJV-vertaling: “nie wil hê dat enigeen moet vergaan nie.” Nie wil nie, laat dit klink asof God nie toelaat dat enigeen vergaan nie. In 17de-eeuse Engels het “willing” egter meer ‘n idee van begeerte as van vrywilligheid gedra. Die moderne Engelse vertalings van 2 Petrus 3:9 gee dieselfde frase weer as “not wanting” (NIV en CSB), “not wishing” (ESV en NASB), en “does not want” (NLT).
In geen sin weerspreek 2 Petrus 3:9 die idee dat God sekere mense tot redding verkies nie. Eerstens, in konteks, is verkiesing glad nie waaroor die vers praat nie. Tweedens, om “not wanting that any should be” te interpreteer as “laat nie toe dat enigiemand vergaan nie” lei tot die valse leerstelling van universalisme. Maar God kan “nie begeer” dat enigiemand vergaan nie en steeds net sommige tot redding verkies. Daar is niks onvanpas daaraan nie. God het nie begeer dat sonde die wêreld moes binnekom deur die val van Adam en Eva nie, maar Hy het dit toegelaat. Trouens, dit was deel van Sy soewereine plan. God het nie begeer dat Sy eniggebore Seun verraai, wreed gemartel en vermoor word nie, maar Hy het dit toegelaat. Dit was ook deel van God se soewereine plan.
Net so wil God nie hê dat enigiemand verlore moet gaan nie. Hy wil hê dat almal tot bekering moet kom. Terselfdertyd erken God dat nie almal tot bekering sal kom nie. Dit is onmiskenbaar dat baie sal verlore gaan (Matteus 7:13–14). Eerder as om ‘n teenstrydigheid met 2 Petrus 3:9 te wees, is God se uitverkiesing en trekking van sommige tot redding bewys dat Hy werklik nie wil hê dat mense verlore moet gaan nie. As dit nie vir die uitverkiesing en die kragdadige roeping van God was nie, sou almal verlore gaan (Johannes 6:44; Romeine 8:29–30).
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TruLight TV –Kids Hour – Jesus give His life for us
In Today’s show, kids will learn that God is here to help them change the way they think. He wants to help them catch, check, and change their thoughts! We’re going to take our creativity to the extreme to learn how to think about what and who they are listening to! and later Take a listen as Whitney tells us what exactly happened leading up to that very first Easter morning and why Jesus would give His life for us. learn more by watching today’s program. Enjoy!
INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL ARTISTS
MEET : Cynthia Clawson
Cynthia Clawson (born October 11, 1948, in Houston, Texas) is a Grammy Award-winning American gospel singer. She has been called “The most awesome voice in gospel music” by Billboard Magazine, and has received five Dove Awards, 15 Dove Award nominations, and a Grammy for her work.
Biographical information
Clawson is the daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Tom Clawson. She was 3 years old when her father asked her to sing in the small church of which he was the minister. From that time, she sang in local neighborhood churches and in Robert Schuller’s Hour of Power. She has a sister, Patti Clawson, a pianist who sometimes accompanies her in concerts.
Clawson graduated from Milby High School in Houston, Texas,and is a 1970 graduate of Howard Payne Universitywith a major in vocal performance and a minor in piano. She won the Arthur Godfrey Talent Show her senior year in college.
Career
Television
Clawson was spotted by a CBS television producer who signed her to headline a summer 1971 replacement for The Carol Burnett Show called the CBS Newcomers. That show led her to a recording contract with record producer Buryl Red. Around that time, Buryl was writing a new musical with lyricist, poet and playwright Ragan Courtney titled Celebrate Life; Clawson was invited to record the solos for the original cast album.
Her other TV appearances include Get Together With James Robison,The Lawrence Welk Show, Arthur Godfrey’s All American College Show and the Hour of Power Christian television program.
Recordings
In 1981, her recording of “The Lord’s Prayer” with Andrae Crouch, The Archers (Janice Archer, Steve Archer, Tim Archer), B.J. Thomas, Dony McGuire, Reba Rambo, Tramaine Hawkins & Walter Hawkins won the Grammy Award for the Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary Or Inspirational category. She performed on the Grammy show that year.
In 1985, Clawson’s rendition of “Softly and Tenderly” was included in the soundtrack of the Academy Award winning movie The Trip to Bountiful. In 1992, she recorded “Somewhere in Between” on the soundtrack of “Where the Red Fern Grows: Part 2”. In 2014, Clawson recorded the closing song “You Are Home” for the original score soundtrack of the movie “Heaven is Real.
As of 2018, she has appeared on twenty Gaither Homecoming videos.
Concerts
In 1986, Clawson was featured in Lou Rawls Parade of Stars, along with The Judds, New Edition, Bill Cosby, Charlton Heston, and Natalie Cole. In later years, she became closely associated with Bill and Gloria Gaither and frequently sang with them in their Gaither Homecoming recordings and concerts. She has sung in a variety of prestigious venues, including a concert at London’s Wembley Stadium.
In the early 1990s, she performed in a one-woman show, A Private Showing/A Public Confession, which was written for her.
Cynthia has performed regularly as a guest artist for Conspirare, a Texas-based a capella choral ensemble with eight Grammy nominations, as well as with the Houston Chamber Choir.
Evangelistic efforts
In 1970, Clawson and the musical group, The Lively Ones from Baylor University, accompanied evangelist Billie Hanks on a tour of five Asian countries in cooperation with the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1972, she was featured soloist for the Meet Jesus Youth Crusade in Kerrville, Texas.
Composing
Clawson and Courtney have produced several musical works, including Bright New Wings, through their collaboration.
Honors
Clawson was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Houston Baptist University in 1995 and was awarded the same degree from Howard Payne University in 2007.
Family
Clawson and Courtney were married in 1973. They were co-ministers of The Sanctuary in Austin, Texas, where they designed worship services using theatre and music as a means of religious expression.
Clawson has a son, Will, and a daughter, Lily. Lily graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Religious Studies and is a Family Therapist-based out of Santa Fe. Will and Lily released their own Indie rock CD called Brothers and Sisters, and Will currently tours, writes and records on his own.
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Bible Prophecy in the News
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED ACROSS ISRAEL: IDF launches major operation on Iranian regime’s nuclear threat.
US Prepares To Strike Iran, Pulls Non Essential Staff From Iraq
According to reports the US is pulling all non-essential staff from its military bases in Iraq as it prepares for a potential retaliation if President Trump orders an air strike on Iran’s nuclear sites.
US evacuates embassies as Iran threatens to attack US bases in Mideast
The United States is preparing to evacuate non-essential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad and has authorized departures from diplomatic missions in Bahrain and Kuwait, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, US officials confirmed on Wednesday.
While the US Embassy in Baghdad has already operated with reduced staff, the new order reflects growing concern over the potential for violence in the region, according to the US Associated Press news agency.
The Pentagon is on standby to assist in a possible evacuation, according to a US defense official.
The precautionary moves come as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s advancing nuclear program appear to have stalled.
On Wednesday, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh told reporters that while Tehran still hopes for a diplomatic resolution, it is fully prepared for conflict.
“If conflict is imposed on us, the opponent’s casualties will certainly be more than ours,” Nasirzadeh warned.
“America must leave the region because all its bases are within our reach, and we will target all of them in the host countries without hesitation.”
In a separate post on social media, Iran’s mission to the UN dismissed US pressure tactics, saying: “Threats of overwhelming force won’t change the facts. Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon, and US militarism only fuels instability.”
The United Kingdom also issued a rare maritime security advisory on Wednesday through its Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center, warning of increased regional tensions that could “lead to an escalation of military activity having a direct impact on mariners.”
The advisory urged caution in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz — critical shipping lanes near Iranian waters that have been flashpoints for conflict in the past, the Israeli Ynet news website reported.
Meanwhile, in Israel, speculation is growing that a preemptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities could be imminent.
Yaakov Bardugo, a media figure closely tied to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told Israel Radio on Tuesday: “In my view, we are very close to striking Iran. The Americans aren’t delivering results.”
With diplomacy faltering and military posturing on the rise, the region appears to be edging closer to a broader confrontation — one that could endanger US personnel and destabilize vital energy and trade routes across the Middle East.
Signs of the Times
Presbyterians Purge Biblical Pastors: Affirm LGBTQ+ Or Be Rejected
By all appearances, the Presbyterian Church (USA) has now crossed a line that many hoped it never would. With the formal adoption of Amendment 24-C, which mandates screening clergy candidates based on their views of sexual orientation and gender identity, the denomination has effectively declared that holding a biblical worldview disqualifies a person from spiritual leadership.
Should The Church Dumb Down Worship To Reach The Lost?
By all accounts, Brandon Lake’s music has played a role in stirring hearts toward God. But his recent comments about tailoring worship services to be more accessible to un-churched visitors–like the hypothetical “Bubba” dragged to church by his wife–raise a question far larger than Lake’s own platform: Are we compromising the sacred to make it more palatable?
Gog and Magog Update
Hezbollah’s Pivot To Drones Could Inspire The Next Domestic Attack
In the shadow of its battlefield humiliation and organizational collapse, Hezbollah has quietly pivoted. Once famed and feared for its sophisticated missile stockpiles, the Lebanese terror group is now looking to the skies with a new strategy: mass-produced drones.
HEALING ARTICLES AND PRAYER
TruLight Ministries offer a Wide Range of EYE OPENING Healing Articles and various Illnesses . Cancers and other Chronic Illness :
TruLight Ministries bied ‘n wye reeks OOGOPENENDE Genesingsartikels en verskeie siektes. Kankers en ander chroniese siektes:
“”” If 87% of diseases are a result of what goes on in our thought life, then
87% of diseases can be cured by sorting out our thought life. “””
Dr Michelle Strydom MD – Healing begins with Sanctification of the Heart – 19 Video Teachings . One Video per Day
Dr Michelle Strydom trained and qualified as a medical doctor in South Africa and her desire is to practice medicine for the glory of God and leave behind a legacy of His love. She authored Healing Begins with Sanctifcation of the Heart and uncovers the foundation of disease by providing insight, from both a medical and Biblical perspective, into the spiritual, psychological and physical mechanisms that produce ill health. Her teaching demonstrates how latest medical research confirms Biblical principles of health and disease and reveals how coming back in line with His Word through repentance and sanctification helps us to overcome illness, be healed and made whole.
Teaching 11 – DISCERNING THE SOURCE OF YOUR THOUGHTS
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KINGDOM KIDZ (INTRODUCTION VIDEO)
TruLight School of Theology have started with Its daily Bible Study – Pastor Counselling Certificate – we are Starting with 36 Studies with 10 Studies per Topic from 1st of April 2025 – Over the Next 2 Years we will Include One Daily Study per Topic on this Platform. The Daily Manna Bible Study will be Available in English and Afrikaans!
We will Start with a 68 week Study on “Know Your Bible” Daily Bible Summaries of every Chapter in the Bible! From the Old Testament to the New Testament , from Genesis to Revelation 66 Books of the Bible.
Started 1st April 2025
This is our Study Principals:
SOAP
Scripture: Read a short passage out loud.
Observation: What do you notice about the verses?.
Application: How can you apply this to your life?.
Prayer: Pray about what you’ve learned.
REAP
Read: Read the passage carefully.
Engage: Ask questions about the passage.
Apply: Think about how the passage applies to your life.
Pray: Pray about what you’ve learned.
Introduction to the Bible – Bible Summary
Summary of the Book of 1 Peter
Author: 1 Peter 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of 1 Peter as the apostle Peter.
Date of Writing: The Book of 1 Peter was likely written between A.D. 60 and 65.
Purpose of Writing: 1 Peter is a letter from Peter to the believers who had been
dispersed throughout the ancient world and were under intense persecution. If anyone
understood persecution, it was Peter. He was beaten, threatened, punished, and jailed
for preaching the Word of God. He knew what it took to endure without bitterness,
without losing hope and in great faith living an obedient, victorious life. This knowledge
of living hope in Jesus was the message, and Christ’s example was the one to follow.
Key Verses:
1 Peter 1:3, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy
he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead.”
1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people
belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of
darkness into his wonderful light.”
1 Peter 2:24, “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith,
because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same
kind of sufferings.”
Brief Summary: Though this time of persecution was desperate, Peter reveals that it
was actually a time to rejoice. He says to count it a privilege to suffer for the sake of
Christ, as their Savior suffered for them. This letter makes reference to Peter’s personal
experiences with Jesus and his sermons from the book of Acts. Peter confirms Satan as
the great enemy of every Christian but the assurance of Christ’s future return gives the
incentive of hope.
Connections: Peter’s familiarity with the Old Testament law and prophets enabled him
to explain various OT passages in light of the life and work of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
In 1 Peter 1:16, he quotes Leviticus 11:44: “Be holy, for I am holy.” But he prefaces it by
explaining that holiness is not achieved by keeping the law, but by the grace bestowed
upon all who believe in Christ (v. 13). Further, Peter explains the reference to the
“cornerstone” in Isaiah 28:16 and Psalm 118:22 as Christ, who was rejected by the Jews
through their disobedience and unbelief. Additional Old Testament references include
the sinless Christ (1 Peter 2:22 / Isaiah 53:9) and admonitions to holy living through the
power of God which yields blessings (1 Peter 3:10:12; Psalm 34:12-16; 1 Peter
5:5; Proverbs 3:34).
Practical Application: The assurance of eternal life is given to all Christians. One way to
identify with Christ is to share in His suffering. To us that would be to endure insults and
slurs from those who call us “goodie two shoes” or “holier than thou.” This is so minor
compared to what Christ suffered for us on the Cross. Stand up for what you know and
believe is right and rejoice when the world and Satan aim to hurt you.
Inleiding tot die Bybel – Bybel Samevatting
Opsomming van die boek 1
Petrus
Outeur: 1 Petrus 1:1 identifiseer die skrywer van die Boek 1 Petrus as die apostel Petrus.
Datum van Skrywe: Die Boek 1 Petrus is waarskynlik tussen 60 en 65 nC geskryf.
Doel van Skrywe: 1 Petrus is ‘n brief van Petrus aan die gelowiges wat deur die antieke
wêreld versprei was en onder intense vervolging was. As iemand vervolging verstaan
het, was dit Petrus. Hy is geslaan, gedreig, gestraf en tronk toe gestuur omdat hy die
Woord van God verkondig het. Hy het geweet wat dit verg om sonder bitterheid te
volhard, sonder om hoop te verloor en in groot geloof ‘n gehoorsame, oorwinnende
lewe te lei. Hierdie kennis van lewende hoop in Jesus was die boodskap, en Christus se
voorbeeld was die een om te volg.
Sleutelverse:
1 Petrus 1:3 , “Aan die God en Vader van onse Here Jesus Christus kom die lof toe! Hy
het ons in sy grote barmhartigheid die wedergeboorte gegee tot ‘n lewende hoop deur
die opstanding van Jesus Christus uit die dode.”
1 Petrus 2:9 “Maar julle is ‘n uitverkore volk, ‘n koninklike priesterdom, ‘n heilige nasie, ‘n
volk wat aan God behoort, om te verkondig die lof van Hom wat julle uit die duisternis
geroep het na sy wonderbare lig.”
1 Petrus 2:24 “Hy het self ons sondes in sy liggaam op die boom gedra, sodat ons die
sondes kan afsterwe en vir die geregtigheid lewe; deur sy wonde is vir julle genees.”
1 Petrus 5:8-9 “Wees selfbeheersd en waaksaam. Jou vyand, die duiwel, loop rond soos
‘n brullende leeu op soek na iemand om te verslind. Weerstaan hom en staan vas in die
geloof, want jy weet dat jou broers regoor die wêreld ondergaan dieselfde soort lyding.”
Kort opsomming: Alhoewel hierdie tyd van vervolging desperaat was, onthul Petrus dat
dit eintlik ‘n tyd was om bly te wees. Hy sê om dit as ‘n voorreg te beskou om ter wille
van Christus te ly, soos hulle Verlosser vir hulle gely het. Hierdie brief verwys na Petrus
se persoonlike ervarings met Jesus en sy preke uit die boek Handelinge. Petrus bevestig
Satan as die groot vyand van elke Christen maar die versekering van Christus se
toekomstige wederkoms gee die aansporing van hoop.
Verbindings: Petrus se vertroudheid met die Ou-Testamentiese wet en profete het hom
in staat gestel om verskeie OT-gedeeltes te verduidelik in die lig van die lewe en werk
van die Messias, Jesus Christus. In 1 Petrus 1:16 haal hy Levitikus 11:44 aan : “Wees
heilig, want Ek is heilig.” Maar hy stel dit vooraf deur te verduidelik dat heiligheid nie
bereik word deur die wet te onderhou nie, maar deur die genade wat geskenk word aan
almal wat in Christus glo (v. 13). Verder verduidelik Petrus die verwysing na die
“hoeksteen” in Jesaja 28:16 en Psalm 118:22 as Christus, wat deur die Jode deur hulle
ongehoorsaamheid en ongeloof verwerp is. Bykomende Ou-Testamentiese verwysings
sluit in die sondelose Christus ( 1 Petrus 2:22 / Jesaja 53:9 ) en vermanings tot heilig
lewe deur die krag van God wat seëninge oplewer ( 1 Petrus 3:10:12 ; Psalm 34:12-16 ; 1
Petrus 5:5 ; Spreuke 3:34 ).
Praktiese toepassing: Die versekering van die ewige lewe word aan alle Christene
gegee. Een manier om met Christus te identifiseer, is om in Sy lyding te deel. Vir ons sou
dit wees om beledigings en beledigings te verduur van diegene wat ons “goeie twee
skoene” of ” heiliger as jy ” noem. Dit is so gering in vergelyking met wat Christus vir ons
aan die Kruis gely het. Staan op vir wat jy weet en glo reg is en wees bly wanneer die
wêreld en Satan mik om jou seer te maak.
Be sober and vigilant. Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, knowing that the same things in the way of suffering are accomplished in your brethren throughout the world.
Wees selfbeheersd en waaksaam. Jou vyand, die duiwel, loop rond soos
‘n brullende leeu op soek na iemand om te verslind. Weerstaan hom en staan vas in die
geloof, want jy weet dat jou broers regoor die wêreld ondergaan dieselfde soort lyding.
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