We often hear the word “gospel.” But what exactly is the gospel? The gospel is not a simple religious message. The gospel is a revolution. It is the story of the old heaven and the old earth passing away, and an entirely new world breaking open. The Order the World Proclaims vs. The Order the… Continue reading What Is the Gospel? — A Revolution That Turns Heaven and Earth Upside Down
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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
Even Graveyards Grow Flowers!
My father loved to tell jokes. He was almost like a standup comedian who didn’t go on tour. But whenever someone came over to visit, he was on. He had his material down pat. There was one joke that I thought was so corny, and I hated it so much that I swore it would… Continue reading Even Graveyards Grow Flowers!
[Romans Study 11-1] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
[Romans Study 11-1] 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 11-1] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
[Romans Study 10-1] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ (Romans 5:1-2)
[Romans Study 10-1] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ [Romans 5:1-2] 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, His Love Covers Our Sins Apostle Paul finished his great statement of the doctrine of Justification by Faith alone in the fourth chapter of the Epistle to… Continue reading [Romans Study 10-1] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ (Romans 5:1-2)
A New Man Created by Christ, in Christ
The center of the old creation is the old man. The center of the new creation is Christ, the all-and-in-all of the new man. As seen in the many conflicts in the world, the old man is very contentious and divided. This is a result of sin. The divisions in the old man can never… Continue reading A New Man Created by Christ, in Christ
Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Spirit Now and in New Jerusalem
Romans 14:17 declares that “the kingdom of God is…righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Today we have the reality of the kingdom within us. In the coming age and eternity the kingdom will also be manifested around us. The context of Romans 14 shows that these three blessings are for today. However, today they are only inward; the outward situation… Continue reading Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Spirit Now and in New Jerusalem
Glory in Heaven, Peace on Earth – Luke 2:8-14
Luke 2:8-14 As we step into the year 2024, our deepest aspiration as Christians is for an abiding sense of peace within us and a life dedicated to glorifying God in all our endeavors throughout the upcoming year. Luke’s Gospel records the proclamation: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those… Continue reading Glory in Heaven, Peace on Earth – Luke 2:8-14
Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians, an epistle, addressed to Ephesus—a church cherished by Paul, holds tremendous significance. Early church oral traditions suggest Ephesus as the birthplace of the compiled Bible, underscoring its profound importance among the seven churches in Asia. Paul’s initial discourse to the Ephesian church delves into predestination, as evident in Ephesians 1. This profound… Continue reading Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
Advent Devotion Week 1: Peace – Charlaine Martin
Advent Devotion Week 1: Peace Peace: God Gives Us Peace When There Seems to Be None John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. When we read or hear world news, it… Continue reading Advent Devotion Week 1: Peace – Charlaine Martin