P.G. Matthew of Grace Valley Christian Center, in a sermon, “The Lord Saves the Weak,”- In Deuteronomy 32:39 God declares, “See now that I myself am he; there is no God besides me.” The word “See” commands us to apply our minds to reading, studying, and understanding God’s revelation so that we can grasp who … More Our Unique God!
No, John Piper gives four observations on saving faith, in a sermon, “How Shall People Be Saved, Part 1”: Saving faith believes on Jesus as Lord and calls on him as Lord from the beginning. You can see that mainly in Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe … More Can Jesus be your Savior, but not your Lord?
God’s purpose in Romans 9:23 is “to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory.” John Piper states in a sermon, “God’s Ultimate Purpose: Vessels of Mercy Knowing the Riches of His Glory”- As a Christian you are a vessel of mercy. You were called … More Vessels of Mercy
In a message, “Who is This Divided Man, Part 2,” Dr. John Piper states: Paul is speaking about himself here as a Christian. Let me say immediately that I do not mean we should settle in and coast with worldly living and a defeatist mentality. We should not make peace with our sin; we … More Who is the “wretched man” of Romans 7?
In the Treasury of David, C.H.Spurgeon comments on a very difficult Psalm (58): The godly are not after all forsaken and given over to their enemies; the wicked are not to have the best of it, truth and goodness are recompensed in the long run. Verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. … More Yes, There IS a God and He WILL Judge!
J.C. Ryle on Matthew 24: Finally, these verses teach us, that our Lord’s predictions will certainly be fulfilled. He says, “heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” Our Lord knew well the natural unbelief of human nature. He knew that scoffers would arise in the last days, saying, where is the … More God’s Word is Sure
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Psalm 57:9-11
C.H. Spurgeon comments on Psalm 55:6 “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest…” We are all too apt to utter this vain desire, for vain it is; no wings of doves or eagles could bear us away from the sorrows of a trembling heart. Inward grief … More Ever want to fly away? Escape?
Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. C.H. Spurgeon said of Psalm 54:4- The psalmist was very confident, he felt so thoroughly that his heart was on the Lord’s side that he was sure God was on his side. To read the rest of the commentary on Psalm from the Treasury … More Behold, God is my helper!
John Piper on the love of God: Now think about this. Is the love of God demonstrated to us historically for us to study and think about and know as objective fact (verse 8)? Or is the love of God poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit for us to feel and be … More The Love of God…Fact or Feeling?
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