Author: Hernandes Lopes

Rev. Hernandes Dias Lopes grew up in a Christian home in Brazil. Following his 1981 graduation from Seminário Presbiteriano do Sul in Campinas, Brazil, he served two congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Brazil. In 2000, he earned a doctor of ministry degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Rev. Lopes has been the voice of the television program Verdade e Vida (“Truth and Life”) since 2006. In 2010 he was appointed Portuguese ministry leader for Back to God Ministries International. Rev. Lopes and his wife, Tinha, have two college-age children.

Devotions by Hernandes Lopes

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
April 30, 2023 The Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:18-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Discipleship, Communion
April 29, 2023 Justification, an Act of God Romans 5:1-5 Christianity, Doctrine, Justification, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 28, 2023 The Gospel, the Power of God Romans 1:8-17 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Salvation
April 27, 2023 Scandal and Madness 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 26, 2023 Throw Out the Old Yeast 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, God, Holy Spirit
April 25, 2023 The Humiliation of Jesus Philippians 2:5-11 Humility, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 24, 2023 Greatest Crime, or Act of Love? Acts 2:22-24 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Bible Characters, Peter, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
April 23, 2023 Such a Great Salvation Ephesians 2:1-10 Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Grace
April 22, 2023 Incomparable Forgiveness Colossians 3:1-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
April 21, 2023 The God of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Christianity, Sin, Salvation
April 20, 2023 The High Price of Redemption 1 Peter 1:18-21 Sacrifice, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 19, 2023 Jesus, the Gate of the Sheep John 10:1-10 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Christian Life, Freedom
April 18, 2023 Jesus, the Shepherd John 10:11-30 God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 17, 2023 The Purifying Blood 1 John 1:5-10 Christianity, Sin, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 16, 2023 The Wife of the Lamb Revelation 21:9-14, 22-27 Christianity, Salvation, The Church
April 15, 2023 The Saving Lamb John 1:19-34 Reconciliation, Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Bible Characters, John the Baptist
April 14, 2023 The Victorious Lamb Revelation 1:9-20 Resurrection, God, Jesus
April 13, 2023 The Silent Lamb Isaiah 53:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Christianity, Salvation
April 12, 2023 The Eternal Lamb 1 Peter 1:17-21 God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 11, 2023 No Redemption Through Chocolate Romans 5:1-11 Sacrifice, Seasons, Easter
April 10, 2023 Rabbit or Lamb? 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Sacrifice, God, Jesus, Seasons, Easter
April 9, 2023 The Proof of God’s Love Romans 5:6-11 Sacrifice, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Seasons, Easter
April 8, 2023 A Cry of Triumph John 19:28-30 Sacrifice, God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption, Seasons, Easter
April 7, 2023 Darkness at Noon Luke 23:44-49 Sacrifice, Christianity, Sin
April 6, 2023 Anguish and Love Luke 22:39-46 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges
April 5, 2023 The Replacement Lamb Genesis 22:1-19 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis
April 4, 2023 Saved By Blood Exodus 12:1-23 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, God, Jesus
April 3, 2023 The Lamb Without Blemish 1 Peter 1:13-21 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, God, Jesus
April 2, 2023 The Sufficient Lamb John 1:29-34 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Exodus
April 1, 2023 The Blood of the Lamb Exodus 12:21-30 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus
December 31, 2011 Jesus, Name Above All Names John 1:1-14 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 30, 2011 Jesus, Firstborn of Creation Colossians 1:15-23 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 29, 2011 Jesus, Our Peace Isaiah 53:1-6 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 28, 2011 Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-44 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 27, 2011 Jesus, the Physician of Physicians Mark 1:21-34 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 26, 2011 Jesus, the Cornerstone Luke 2:22-35; 1 Peter 2:4-10 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 25, 2011 Jesus, Immanuel Matthew 1:18-25 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 24, 2011 Jesus, the Son of God Matthew 3 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 23, 2011 Jesus, Our Hope 1 Corinthians 15:3-20 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 22, 2011 Jesus, the Teacher of Teachers Mark 1:16-22 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 21, 2011 Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega Revelation 22:12-21 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 20, 2011 Jesus, the Head of the Church Colossians 2:6-12 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 19, 2011 Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness John 8:12-20 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 18, 2011 Jesus, the Savior of the World John 3:1-21 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 17, 2011 Jesus, the Prince of Peace John 14:15-27 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 16, 2011 Jesus, the Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:1-7 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 15, 2011 Jesus, the Lamb of God John 1:29-36 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 14, 2011 Jesus, Lord of Lords Philippians 2:1-11 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 13, 2011 Jesus, the True Refuge Matthew 11:28-30 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 12, 2011 Jesus, the Word of God John 1:1-14 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 11, 2011 Jesus, the Water of Life John 4:1-26 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 10, 2011 Jesus, the Only Mediator Acts 4:1-22 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 9, 2011 Jesus, the Righteous Advocate 1 John 1:1-2:3 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 8, 2011 The Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:1-7 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 7, 2011 Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 11:1-19 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 6, 2011 Jesus, Our Great God and Savior Mark 4:35-5:20 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 5, 2011 Jesus, the Gate for the Sheep John 10:1-10 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 4, 2011 Jesus, the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 3, 2011 Jesus, the Bread of Life John 6:32-51 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 2, 2011 Jesus, the Light of the World Luke 2:22-35 God, Jesus, God's Names
December 1, 2011 Jesus, the Messiah Luke 2:1-14 God, Jesus, God's Names