There’s a kind of joy that changes everything. A joy that makes death gain and self-denial sweet. A joy that frees us from fear, fills us with love, and glorifies God forever. This is Christian joy. And Christian joy is no ordinary joy because it finds its source in the most extraordinary person: Jesus Christ. … Continue reading A Christian’s Joy Is Not Ordinary
Matthew Henry Monday
Solomon, having showed how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here declares how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God. The promises are very encouraging. Men cannot turn by any power of their own; but God answers, Behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you. Special … Continue reading Matthew Henry Monday
Perseverance
When our faith is tested by suffering 'as gold is tried in a furnace' and we depend with confidence on God and rely entirely on His help, we will be granted the most excellent gift of patience and through faith we may victoriously persevere to the end." - John Calvin
Chosen In Christ
Few subjects provoke debate like the doctrine of election. As a result, many struggle to see the value of it for Christian living. Yet from a biblical perspective, the doctrine of election is intended to comfort God's people as well as magnify God's grace. In this session, Dr. Ian Hamilton shows why God's eternal plan … Continue reading Chosen In Christ
Matthew Henry Monday
Enemies to righteousness are enemies to Christ. This precludes those from the blessedness who suffer justly, and are evil spoken of truly for their real crimes; let such be ashamed and confounded, it is part of their punishment; it is not the suffering, but the cause, that makes the martyr. Those suffer for righteousness’ sake, who suffer because they … Continue reading Matthew Henry Monday
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