by Adoring God | Nov 14, 2019 | Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Those who are truly contrite and broken because of sin are in a state of grace. How do we know this? Because Scripture tells us the Lord is near to them. The one who is...
by Adoring God | Nov 7, 2019 | Attributes of God, Jesus Christ, Salvation
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.” (Revelation 5:12) The fifth chapter of Revelation begins by describing a heavenly courtroom—God seated on His throne, holding a scroll in His right...
by Adoring God | Oct 24, 2019 | Jesus Christ, Salvation
“…just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.”(Ephesians 1:4) From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture weaves a single, unbroken thread—that of God’s enduring covenant of grace. This covenant...
by Adoring God | Oct 18, 2019 | Attributes of God, Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:47) Picture a poor outcast, sitting outside the city gates in the sorrow and shame of an ash heap, begging for his next meal. Filthy, gaunt—a mere skeleton of a man—his hollow eyes reflect only desperation and need....
by Adoring God | Sep 13, 2019 | Jesus Christ, Salvation
“And because of Him [God] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” (1 Cor. 1:30) We are accustomed to earning our way in society – we earn a living…we earn respect…we earn the trust of another…we...
by Adoring God | Jul 5, 2019 | Bible Reading, Godly Meditation, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Prayer, Quiet Time, Salvation
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Like a fresh, pure spring brings life to all who drink from it, a heart that is pure before God produces godly attitudes and actions. But if that spring is polluted,...
