by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance, Salvation, Total Depravity
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.” (Galatians 3:13) Scripture teaches that the mediatory work of Christ includes both His active obedience in fulfilling the law...
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) James 4:10 reveals a profound truth—that humility is the path to honor. This was modeled perfectly by Christ as Philippians 2:5-9 declares, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Man's Nature, Salvation
“And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.” (Luke 16:17) The words of Christ in this passage cause us to consider a phenomenal truth—that heaven and earth, which appear so fixed and enduring to our eyes, are not as permanent as...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Attributes of God, Faith, Man's Nature, Worship
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) The command of Christ to be perfect as the Father is perfect urges the believer to grow beyond a simple profession of faith toward a conformity to the character of God in...
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 (God’s initial agreement...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Law of God, Man's Nature, Salvation
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.” (Titus 3:5) Titus 3:5 stands as a bold declaration of the true ground of salvation: “Not by works of...
