by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Church, Faith, Salvation
“And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance, Salvation, Total Depravity
“Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.” (Habakkuk 1:3) The righteousness of God’s providence cannot be judged by outward appearances, for His ways...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Church, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Word of God
“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.” (1 Thessalonians 1:5) The gospel of Jesus Christ is the appointed means through which God...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Faith, Jesus Christ, Man's Nature, Salvation
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) The grace of God is… and must of necessity be… the hub of salvation because fallen man possesses neither the inclination nor the wherewithal to save himself from...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Providence, Salvation
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:13-14) The birth of Christ was first announced to a group of shepherds by a multitude of...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Church, Covenant, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Salvation
“But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 13:18) When God brought His people out of Egypt, He did not lead them by way of the most direct route to...
