After considering Israel’s identity, Israel’s present unbelief, and Israel’s future restoration, it becomes clear that our hope is not in the strength of any earthly nation. Our hope is in the return of Jesus Christ. The story of Israel is ultimately the story of the God who saves.
Read MoreDads who are satisfied in Christ don’t feel the need to chase the world’s approval. They don’t measure success by income, achievement, or ease. They measure it by faithfulness, and they leave their legacy in God’s hands.
Read MoreWhen examining Old Testament Law, those are the two main passages in which polygamists have tried to house their beliefs. Having exposed the truth behind these verses, we can confidently say, “No, Mosaic Law does not sanction polygamy.” On the contrary, God’s Law is holy, righteous, and good.
Read MoreFrom a human perspective, because of who Jesus is and what He has done, anyone in the entire world can take of the Bread of Life and eat freely. They can take a seat at the table and be satisfied for eternity.
Read MoreRather, as people who have been shown grace in the midst of our rebellion, we are called to extend grace toward others. We have a responsibility to engage people with the truth of the gospel in a loving and compassionate way.
Read MoreThe purpose, intentionality, and origin for elders is these men of spiritual integrity and maturity, who fear God, and have been appointed to come alongside Moses, to carry the burden of shepherding the people of God, together.
Read MoreTherefore, if we truly care about the sanctification and growth of God’s people; if we genuinely care about discipleship, then we must understand that the preaching of God’s word is the God-ordained means by which God transforms lives.
Read MoreWhether it is the air needed to fan the flame of God’s gifts, or the strength needed to guard the good deposit of God’s gospel, it will only be accomplished through the abundant blessing of God’s mercy.
Read MoreThis enemy is the most powerful enemy we face. He’s an enemy that the Bible calls the false god of this world and the prince of the power of the air (2 Cor 4:4; Eph 2:2). He’s the enemy that is the evil master and slave driver of every person living on planet earth who is not believing in Jesus Christ for salvation. This enemy is known as the devil.
Read MoreWith a sobering warning, the Apostle Paul explains that there is a fallen faculty within us all known as the flesh. For genuine believers, then, there is a constant tension that takes place within us, because the flesh desires to please self, while our new heart, born of the Spirit, desires to please God.
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