“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 117) The Lord is worthy of our praise, thanksgiving, and adoration. He is a merciful and benevolent God. His lovingkindness is not limited to …
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After commanding Timothy to “hold fast the pattern of sound words” (1:13), and mentioning those who have failed to do so, Paul continued to encourage Timothy to endure. To do so, he would need strength. Such is found “in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” The knowledge of God’s gracious gifts bestowed on man …
Continue reading 2 Timothy 2:1-7What did the Lord mean when He told Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9)? This article considers the Lord’s words.
Continue reading My Grace Is Sufficient For You“The famine was over all the face of the earth, and Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold to the Egyptians. And the famine became severe in the land of Egypt” (Genesis 41:56). Genesis 40 and 41 record the fulfillment of Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams concerning the famine. By his authority, the storehouses of …
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Some who are contrary to the concept of pattern seeking and pattern keeping have suggested that adherence to a pattern implies the kingdom is a meritocracy. This argument is immediately invalidated by the mere fact that “Patternists” do not subscribe to the aforementioned implication. It holds about as much water as the atheists’ appeal to …
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“The Roman Road to Salvation” is a popular way of explaining the steps necessary to receive salvation. Paul’s epistle to the church in Rome is an in depth treatment of the subject of God’s scheme of redemption. An honest study of the text will reveal God’s will for man, and by submitting to His will, …
Continue reading Bookends of the Epistle to the RomansGrace is an important theme in scripture which is sadly misunderstood by many. A look at Titus 2:11-15 is helpful when considering the grace of God. Ppt: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation Outline: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation Download: mp3
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Obedience, election, and grace are Biblical terms which are intimately related. The evidence for their cohabitation is overwhelming. The three cannot be separated without contradicting God’s revelation. Still, there are those who suggest the sovereignty of God does not allow man any role to play in his salvation, so obedience is insignificant. Also, if salvation …
Continue reading Obedience and the Election of GraceWe must believe that God is (cf. Hebrews 11:6), but we must also come to know WHO is He. It is not enough to have mere belief in His existence. He has revealed unto us His wisdom and will (cf. 1 Corinthians 2). We must search it out and come to know Him more intimately. …
Continue reading Sermon: Who is God?The Hebrew word, “hesed,” is found in the Old Testament 247 times. Many times, it is translated into “lovingkindness.” However, because of the deep meaning found in the Hebrew, it is also translated into several other English words (mercy, kindness, faithfulness, goodness, etc.). It is not only a central theme of the Old Testament, but …
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