by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Law of God, Providence, Word of God
“Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” (Ecclesiastes 8:11) When punishment does not immediately follow transgression, we are tempted to treat divine patience...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Faith, Law of God, Word of God
“If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.” (1 Corinthians 3:14) In every generation the church of Christ is tested by opposition and the temptation to depart from the truth once delivered to the saints. Yet...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Son of God, Word of God
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) There is no greater privilege in this world than knowing God. And as Christ Himself stated in this 14th chapter of John, the only access to...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Son of God, Word of God, Worship
“The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.” (Proverbs 16:4) All things exist for the glory of God. Creation did not come into being independently of Him, nor does history move toward purposes outside His sovereign...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Sanctification, Spiritual Warfare, Total Depravity, Word of God
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.” (Romans 12:14) The command of Romans 12:14 goes miles beyond refusing to strike back at those who injure us. It requires believers to desire the good of their enemies and to pray sincerely for those...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Faith, Man's Nature, Word of God
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7) A Christian who truly walks with God is not governed by what can be seen or measured through human reasoning but by the unchanging truths of Scripture. Because faith, rightly understood, is never blind; it is...
