The Way of God in the Gathering Storm
The whirlwind and the storm must come; and men must meet them.
Let us consider that it is far better to suffer than to be disgraced; that it is better to strive against evil than to succumb to it effetely; that loyalty and unity of heart are virtues for which no transient prosperity could make up to us if haply they were lost; that when the soul... Continue Reading
When Will the Reign of Christ End?
The zeal of Yahweh will accomplish His plan, which is to spread His government and shalom to every square inch of the world.
Throughout the last 2000 years, the Church has been obediently taking the Gospel to the world and to the nations, calling for them to come under the Lordship of Christ. Wherever the world parts ways with Jesus is where we have been called to serve. And when all the nations on earth finally bow their... Continue Reading
Little Candles in a Darkening World
When societies have God-honouring people within them, they literally become more humane.
Regardless of how dark it seems around us, our calling is to live differently. It does not have to be out loud, trying to drown out the cacophony of sound in the political space – but we thank God for those who are there! But if we all pay attention to the ‘millions of small... Continue Reading
How the Unbelief of the Pharisees Proves the Deity of Jesus
God in Human Flesh
The Pharisees knew, ironically, as a result of their own zealous study of the Law, that no mere mortal — and every mortal is a sinner (Gen. 6:5; Eccl. 7:20; Lam. 3:39; Rom. 3:23) — could ever make a blind man see. They knew that whoever could perform such a miraculous and merciful act would have had to be as... Continue Reading
Expository Thoughts: Ephesian 1 – Every Spiritual Blessing
The Foundation for the Christ Life and Gospel Ministry
The Christian life is not about gaining more blessing, but entering more deeply into the reality of the blessing we already have, and living in the light of it. Paul’s response is thanksgiving and prayer. Thanksgiving for what God has done for us and prayer that we may have every greater knowledge of God. ... Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to Belong to Jesus?
Belonging to Jesus means being a servant, a bond slave, of Christ.
Christ suffered hatred, abuse, and shame so that you might have the gift of being included in God’s family, so that you could be encircled by God’s love and care. You could know the comfort of the Holy Spirit, the faithfulness of your heavenly Father, the love of your elder brother, Jesus. In Christ, you... Continue Reading
Dead in Sin… but Alive in Christ
The gospel doesn’t claim to help the weak; it claims to make the dead live again.
Jesus is our Rescuer. And, according to the Bible, He rescues from sin and death. Jesus jumps into the sea of sin and death and hauls our lifeless bodies to the shore. Then, He leans low, and breathes new life into us: “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,... Continue Reading
A Tale of Two Sons and a Negligent Father
Both the long-term and short-term consequences of the sins of Eli and his sons were great. Eli was an indulgent, God-dishonoring father.
Eli and his sons serve as warnings to both parents and children. As parents, we need to obey God in our parenting. We cannot honor our children’s desires to the neglect of honoring God. The cost could be great for ourselves, our children, and future generations. And our children need to be faithful to obey... Continue Reading
My Own Little Paradise in an Ocean of Ugliness
There is one who shows us what it will be to live in the coming paradise.
There is one who perfectly mastered the art of living a true, beautiful, and perfect life. There is one who lived free from flaws and imperfections. There is one to whom we look as an example for living now and as a promise of how we shall live when we are finally called home, finally... Continue Reading
Spurgeon’s Heart-Knowledge of God: The Seat of This Knowledge (II of V)
Spurgeon gives us four evidences of God’s work upon our hearts.
To have a heart-knowledge of God is one that can never be taken away; it is an abiding knowledge that will remain to our final day. In the words of Spurgeon, “Memories of the heart abide when all others depart.”[7] The man of faith can be assured that as the knowledge of the mind decays,... Continue Reading
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