And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."Mark 8:34 Following Jesus is a Daily Exercise in Yielding to God The cross was a potent symbol of Roman authority and power. A condemned … Continue reading The Messy Process of Knowing God’s Will
The Transforming Power of God’s Word
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18, ESV) God Transforms At the moment of salvation, we are all blessed beyond measure by the … Continue reading The Transforming Power of God’s Word
Don’t Drift
“Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things.” Romans 15:27, NASB95 As the end of the year approaches my wife and I often take some time out to jointly … Continue reading Don’t Drift
Lawless? Another Dispensational Straw Man
Another dispensational straw man that critics love to set up so that they can knock down is the charge that dispensationalism is antinomian. Antinomian means without or against law. Those who set up this straw man charge that it is is not necessary for Christians to obey the so-called moral law of the Old Testament. … Continue reading Lawless? Another Dispensational Straw Man
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Displaying the Virtues of Jesus
We have been looking at Peter’s guidance on how to survive and thrive at the end of the end times. The first item was to reflect on the reality and riches of our salvation (2 Peter 1:3-5a). The second item was to resolve to give energy and resources to pursuing spiritual growth (v. 5b). Today … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Displaying the Virtues of Jesus
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Dangerous Times Demand Decisive Action
This series is an examination of 2 Peter 1:5-8. In these verses we are provided with divine guidance through the teaching of the apostle concerning how we are to not only survive but thrive at the very end of the end times. Last time we looked at the opening phrase in v. 5, “Now for … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Dangerous Times Demand Decisive Action
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