[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification [Romans 5:3-11] More Evidence From The New Testament There are many more passages about tribulations and hardships in the New Testaments that address our sufferings today. Let us read some of them: “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace… Continue reading [Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
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The Difference Christ Makes
Examine Ephesians 2:11-21 Notice that right way we are asked to consider the difference the gospel makes. We’re reminded what life was like without God. Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God is the… Continue reading The Difference Christ Makes
What Does God’s Discipline Look Like?
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it- Hebrews 12:11 NIV Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? It matters because there are times when God’s discipline can feel every bit as unpleasant as punishment. However, there is… Continue reading What Does God’s Discipline Look Like?
Our Words are not Empty
Samuel was a covenant child, born to Hannah after the Lord answered her request and opened her womb. “And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a… Continue reading Our Words are not Empty
Rest for the Weary
God prescribed rest for his people. He laboured six days and on the seventh day he rested. I don’t believe that God was tired, but he rested as an example for us. If God in his sovereignty took time to rest, why would we work seven days a week? We cannot work hard enough to… Continue reading Rest for the Weary
Perfect Patience
Paul spoke in his letters in Hebrews about the need for patient endurance, in trusting that God is faithful to keep his word. He made reference to Abraham who trusted in what God had promised concerning him. “saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise”… Continue reading Perfect Patience
Understanding Your Calling
Many people are still trying to figure out what they should be doing with their lives. This is not limited to people in their late teens who are completing high school. People go through “existential crisis” at different ages and stages. This is when people question whether or not their lives have any purpose, meaning… Continue reading Understanding Your Calling
The Good Father
God loves us with an everlasting love and there is nothing that we can do or will ever do to remove his love from us. God is not unkind but is faithful and merciful. God wants what is best for us and he created us in his image and likeness in order to love us… Continue reading The Good Father
[Romans Study 11-2] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
[Romans Study 11-2] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification [Romans 5:3-11] 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory… Continue reading [Romans Study 11-2] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
Seeing Traces of the Trinity
The prophet Isaiah once described his summons to the heavenly throne to stand before God and receive his prophetic commission. He saw “the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up” (Isaiah 6:1-2). Around the throne, Isaiah saw seraphim, six-winged beings, which sang an endless refrain: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;… Continue reading Seeing Traces of the Trinity