by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith
“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” (2 Peter 3:8) Faith, by its very nature, is a firm persuasion that God is true, that He cannot lie, cannot deceive, and cannot fail....
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature
“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” (Colossians 1:17) The beauty, excellency, and supremacy of Christ does not simply flow from the reality that He is God, though He is. For as John tells us in his gospel, “In the beginning was the Word, and...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Covenant, Faith
“The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.” (Psalm 111:7-8) God’s faithfulness is a steady anchor for my soul, the immutable ground upon which all His...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance, Salvation, Total Depravity
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” (Colossians 1:13) The gospel does not simply “improve” the sinner or offer religious assistance to those who need encouragement. It proclaims deliverance. The...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Man's Nature
“And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you.”(Joshua 23:5) Joshua 23:5 declares God’s unwavering faithfulness, assuring victory to His...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Salvation
“And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.” (Romans 1:23) God delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage not only because of what they suffered there as slaves, but...
