The thought of walking, sitting, and eating with Jesus brings Christians great joy, and His physical absence leaves us longing to be in His presence. As wonderful as this thought and longing is, we should not neglect the truth that Jesus has sent another helper. The Holy Spirit, the comforter, teacher, advocate, and homemaker, dwells … Continue reading A Heavenly Helper
Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Compassion
You give them the encouragement of God’s sovereign purpose and providence, working out everything to His good will and for their good. You give them the encouragement of the undying, undiminished love of Christ. You give them the encouragement of the final glorious resurrection, the encouragement of the privilege of sharing in Christ’s sufferings and … Continue reading Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Compassion
WCF | Of Adoption
The Spirit of God not only sanctifies his people, but he imparts a new character to their obedience. They 'run in the way of his commandments, when he has enlarged their hearts;' and this he does as the Spirit of adoption. James Buchanan 1. All those that are justified, God vouchsafeth, in and for His … Continue reading WCF | Of Adoption
Matthew Henry Monday
By nature we are darkened in our understandings and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in us due to the hardening of our hearts. Ephesians 4:18 The things that come from the Spirit of God are foolishness to the man without the Spirit, and, if left to ourselves, we cannot … Continue reading Matthew Henry Monday
Christ Has Set Us Free
Since it is for freedom that Christ has set us free, Paul exhorts the Galatians to stand firm in the face of those who would seek to re-enslave them to the basic principles of the world. For Paul the choice is clear. Either we place our trust in the cross of Jesus Christ–though it be … Continue reading Christ Has Set Us Free
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