by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Man's Nature
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” (James 4:10) This simple yet powerful verse reminds us of one of the core principles of the Christian faith so beautifully exemplified in the life of our Lord Jesus and outlined in this passage in...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature
“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” (Psalm 100:3) The biblical account of God’s relationship with his people is a compelling story of divine benevolence and human...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Man's Nature, Ministry, Total Depravity
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble.” (James 4:6) The biblical call to humility stands in stark contrast to a society in which ambition and self-promotion are both sought after and celebrated. But as...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Faith, Man's Nature
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”(Colossians 3:5) The believers in Colosse were young converts navigating the difficult terrain of...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9) Unlike the Covenant of Works which required perfect...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Covenant, Faith, Man's Nature, Salvation
“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” (Hebrews 11:10) In his unending search for happiness, the unbeliever is continually chasing after worldly gain and temporary pleasures, often devoting himself entirely to these...
