by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature
“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.”(Romans 5:10) The doctrine of justification is an essential element of the Gospel message. And if this seminal doctrine is to...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Law of God, Man's Nature, Salvation, Total Depravity
“And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.” (John 2:17) When Christ entered the temple and drove out those who defiled it, His disciples remembered the psalm that foretold His passion: “The zeal of thine house hath...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Faith, Salvation
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” (James 4:6) In a world that applauds ambition and self-promotion, the call to humility stands as a radical counterpoint. Nevertheless, Romans 12:2 urges me not...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Man's Nature, Salvation, Total Depravity
“But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.” (1 Thessalonians 2:4) As a consequence of the Fall, the fellowship man enjoyed with God in the Garden was severed. But our...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Quiet Time, Salvation, Son of God, Worship
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.” (Proverbs 14:26) The fear of God is one of the richest and most misunderstood graces in the Christian life. Scripture repeatedly commends it, and yet we continue to think of...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Man's Nature
“This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” (Ecclesiastes 9:3) Ecclesiastes...
