by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Total Depravity
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” (1 Peter 1:23) Just as a newborn infant cannot effect its physical birth, believers cannot effect their “new birth.” Scripture makes it clear that...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance, Salvation
“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14) This plea of the psalmist captures the heart of those who recognize their deep need for God’s presence and favor. It also reminds us that the satisfaction our souls long...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance
“But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.” (2 Thessalonians 2:13) This powerful verse lays out God’s...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” (John 17:17) The believer’s journey to holiness—i.e., our sanctification—is directly linked to the truth of God’s Word. This process of sanctification is so much more than just the Christian call to be morally...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Law of God, Man's Nature
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.” (1saiah 15:23) In a fallen world filled with countless distractions and temptations,...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Jesus Christ, Law of God
“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” (John 15:9) Scripture is replete with the promises of God to His people – promises of protection, peace, and joy when we love, trust, and obey Him. But in addition to His many promises, divine...
