Now suppose both death and hell were utterly defeated. Suppose the fight was fixed. Suppose God took you on a crystal ball trip into your future and you saw with indubitable certainty that despite everything - your sin, your smallness, your stupidity -- you could have free for the asking... your whole crazy heart’s deepest … Continue reading Fearless and Singing
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What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
The Church at Ephesus - Losing Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7) Not prioritizing a loving relationship with Jesus Christ arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument. This church ended up losing her first love for Christ. What is the Lord asking you tod do to prioritize your relationship … Continue reading What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
‘The only wise God’ deserves all praise, honor, and glory since He is the originator and sustainer of His wonderful plan for redemption. His objective “to bring about the obedience of faith” from among the nations will be realized (Romans 16:26). Satan is the accuser of Christians who undermines grace and assurance, makes Christians insecure, … Continue reading Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
The Great Tribulation and the Right Use of Election
Jesus’ teachings on the end times highlight a controversial doctrine in the church – election. Again, J.C. Ryle speaks simply and clearly. Jesus discusses openly the great privileges of God's elect in Mark 13. Twice in this passage our Lord uses a remarkable expression about the elect. He says of the great tribulation, "Except that … Continue reading The Great Tribulation and the Right Use of Election
Three Rich Cordials to Cheer Our Souls
Mark 13:9-13 - 9 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested … Continue reading Three Rich Cordials to Cheer Our Souls
One Master Passion – Advance the Gospel
J. Campbell White, the head of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement, said in 1906 that: “Most men and women are not satisfied with the permanent output of their lives. Nothing can wholly satisfy the life of Christ within His followers except the adoption of Christ’s purpose toward the world He came to redeem. Fame, pleasure, and … Continue reading One Master Passion – Advance the Gospel
Reflections for Worship – Romans 16:1-16
One biblical scholar writes that Romans 16 "is one of the most instructive chapters of the New Testament because it encourages personal relationships of love in the church." — Emil Brunner The warmth of Christian friendship evident in these verses (with so many indications of warm affection) reminds us that in a world of fractured … Continue reading Reflections for Worship – Romans 16:1-16
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