Paul’s letter to the Galatian believers is his attempt to demonstrate the fallacy of their recent theological shift, and he is quiet persuasive! The Galatians have been convinced that their salvation is not complete unless they adopt the OT...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One is hard pressed to read through 1 Samuel without acknowledging that God is sovereignly in control of all things. His hand is evident in this book directing events and people to culminate in His intention of David becoming king of Israel. He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Samuel knew that his time on Earth was coming to an end. Saul had just been established as Israel’s first king. Samuel offers a last word to Israel in 1 Samuel 12:21. “And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Deuteronomy reveals that the coming Messiah would function in the office of prophet. Deut. 18:15 says, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you.” Acts 3:22 reveals the apostles understood Jesus...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:10 “I am what I am.” We hear that claim, or something like it, often in our culture today, but usually with a very different meaning...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The salvation of man is an act of God’s grace that is meant for the glory of God. That fundamental purpose becomes apparent in the “why” and “how” of salvation. Why did God save us? 1 Cor 1:26-29, “For consider...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God means for us to be thrilled with His Son! God created us, in His own image, so that as His creation we might look upon the glory, beauty, power, and majesty of God in Christ and be amazed and stunned and satisfied. The goal of redemption is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The book of Judges is basically a history of how everything went wrong after Israel entered the Promised Land. It is a roller coaster ride. Israel turns from the Lord, the Lord judges them through their enemies, Israel groans for deliverance, the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I remember the first time I heard this story in Sunday School. (Teachers, you really do make a long lasting impact on young minds!) I remember my teacher acting out and explaining the events. I also remember how she missed the point. (All...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 If you are trusting in Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you have every reason to have full confidence and assurance that God knows you, is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
