Leon Morris described Romans 3:21-22 this way, "In what is possibly the most important single paragraph ever written, Paul brings out something of the grandeur of Christ’s saving work. He speaks of the righteousness of God, the sin of man, and the salvation of Christ. He views this salvation in three ways: as justification (imagery from … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Be a Believer?
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! God is holy, but what does it mean to be holy? Holiness is a "chief attribute of God and a quality to be developed in his people. … Continue reading Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy Ambitions
Ambition for worldly prizes is attractive but vain. Jesus said, “do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust corrupt and thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20). God commends holy ambitions. God’s people are to look for every opportunity to “abound … Continue reading Holy Ambitions
Don’t Forget the Charger!
Isn't that one of the worst things you can see! Low battery, my phone is about to die. We all get that way on occasion. Sometimes we are tired and need a vacation. But sometimes we are tired and need a revival. Ezekiel 37 reminds us that there is hope for the hopeless in … Continue reading Don’t Forget the Charger!
How to Survive a Mediterranean Cruise and Hard Times
St. Paul's Bay is beautiful. Wouldn't it have been something to walk with Paul on the shoreline? But that's not exactly how the story goes. The final segment of the book of Acts records quite a struggle. Paul is arrested for preaching Christ in chapter 21. He then is tried before the Roman tribune, the … Continue reading How to Survive a Mediterranean Cruise and Hard Times
How To Handle Tragedies
No one expected the Boston Marathon to end in tragedy. No one expected the Twin Towers to fall. No one expected the shootings. Unfortunately, tragedy has become a routine part of our experience. Dealing with any tragedy is difficult, but God gives us tools to both endure and overcome tragedies in our lives. We need … Continue reading How To Handle Tragedies
SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH WHEN WE ARE BAPTIZED
"By grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves. It is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). Being saved by faith requires both belief and adherence to the beliefs once and for all delivered to the saints (Jd.3). I CANNOT BELIEVE SALVATION OCCURS AT THE MOMENT OF BELIEF. Belief is … Continue reading SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH WHEN WE ARE BAPTIZED
Do You Need a Snickers?
You have seen the Snickers commercials. Robin Williams is a coach who "just isn't himself." They are telling us that you just can't be right without a Snickers bar, and we say AMEN. But why are we so angry, hateful, unforgiving, and lazy? It is so easy to be discouraged, but it is so much … Continue reading Do You Need a Snickers?
Donnie's Dogmatics 