Rm 5.3a One of the blessings of salvation is a new way of thinking God grants us by enlivening our spirit and giving us the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Instead of looking at troubles as evidence that God is not good or sinking by them into bitter despair, the believer has the blessing of glorying in trouble because of what God will do in our lives through them. In this … [Read more...] about Glorying in Tribulations [Romans]
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O God, do not remain quiet [Psalms]
Ps 83 Psalm 83 is the last of the psalms of Asaph, probably written by members of the Asaph choir. The psalm calls on God to thoroughly rout the enemies surrounding His people. The prayer looks far beyond the original circumstances to the final miraculous victory God will provide for Israel when he overthrows all enemies, ushers in the kingdoms and causes the nations to seek … [Read more...] about O God, do not remain quiet [Psalms]
Keeping Constant against Error [1 Timothy]
1 Tim 1.1-7 In this message, we look at ground we have already covered in 1 Timothy. We emphasize a major theme of the book, calling pastors and leaders to a vigilant ministry against error and foolish teaching that might crop up in the church. The opening paragraphs are an echo of Paul’s farewell message to Ephesus, Ac 20.28-31. His urgency to Timothy is an urgency every … [Read more...] about Keeping Constant against Error [1 Timothy]
The Inheritance of Sin (2) [Basic Theology]
We continue our lesson on inherited sin with a look at the penalty for it, the transmission of it, the remedy for it, and some attacks against the doctrine. The teaching of the Bible is that man inherited his sin nature from his father, Adam, that he is thus totally depraved, corrupt in every part of his being, and in desperate need of righteousness he cannot produce or obtain … [Read more...] about The Inheritance of Sin (2) [Basic Theology]
Access Into This Grace [Romans]
Rm 5.2 Besides peace with God (Rm 5.1), the blessings of justification include the blessings of permanent access to permanent standing in the presence of God and the hope of eternal presence in perfect communion with the glorious God who made us. This is something worth boasting about! Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about Access Into This Grace [Romans]