You have declared today that the Lord is your God, and that you will walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and his commandments and his rules, and will obey his voice. And the Lord has declared today that you are a people for his treasured possession, as he has promised you, and that … More How should Bible-believing Christians align themselves in Mideast conflicts?
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. —Romans 12:11 John Piper preached a sermon in 2005 entitled, “Boiling for Christ”- When Jonathan Edwards was still a young man he wrote seventy resolutions. I think the sixth resolution captures the meaning of Paul’s words, “Do not be slothful in zeal, be … More “Resolved: To live with all my might while I live.”
Matthew 27:11-14 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things … More The True Lamb of God
Little connecting words are not unimportant! Earlier this month, we read this blessing that Aaron spoke over the people (Numbers 6:25). Now look at Psalm 67:1-4 again- May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 2 that your way may be known on earth, … More Blessed for What? Why?
Coty Pinckney shares his insights on Psalm 67: So Psalm 67 and indeed all the Bible emphasizes that God blesses His people for the glory of His own name, so that His goodness, mercy, and love would be recognized and praised by men and angels. This is a fundamental biblical truth, but unfortunately we don’t hear … More Why Should God Bless You?
“The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear, 16 according to all you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, … More The Ultimate Prophet
J.C.Ryle comments on Matthew 27: We see, for another thing, in the end of Judas, that there is such a thing as repentance which is too late. We are told plainly that “Judas was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and other leaders.” We are … More True Repentance vs Remorse
The Bible tells us that a believer is like gold or silver that must be tried in a furnace to remove all the impurities in the metal. What is that process of refining silver? Psalm 66:10 For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have … More The Refiner’s Fire
The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul. It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him. —Deuteronomy 13:3-4 Sermon: OUR GOD … More Our God is a Testing God…
We come to a doxology in Romans 11 today, and to help us unpack these verses is an excerpt from John Piper’s sermon, “The Deep Riches and Wisdom and Knowledge of God” The riches and wisdom and knowledge of God are described here as indescribably “deep.”Oh, the depth!” means, The depth is very deep. It … More John Piper: Oh, the depth!
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