by Adoring God | Mar 18, 2021 | Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” (Acts 15:11) Before his conversion on the road to Damascus, there was never one more zealous for Judaism and the Mosaic Law than the devout Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus. What a...
by Adoring God | Mar 11, 2021 | Jesus Christ, Prayer
“To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by His power.” (2 Thessalonians 1:11) God’s purpose for His people is infinitely wise and gracious, which is why...
by Adoring God | Mar 4, 2021 | Attributes of God, Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“… and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility.” (Ephesians 2:16) Everything in creation is at odds with each other as a result of the Fall (Rom. 8:20-23). John Owen rightly said, “… a hostility and animosity was...
by Adoring God | Feb 25, 2021 | Jesus Christ, Salvation
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3) A true child of God treasures the cross, for it...
by Adoring God | Feb 18, 2021 | Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) Adam and Eve’s original sin resulted in forced exile from their beautiful Garden home where they met daily with God. Sin also severed the mystical...
by Adoring God | Feb 11, 2021 | Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Salvation
“…keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” (Jude 1:21) Apostasy – a defection or departure from the faith once embraced – is a very real and serious threat to the spiritual health and...
