For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4 How doth faith overcome the world? Because it overcomes all things in the world, as, on the right hand, pleasures and profits and honours, and on the left hand, threatenings,Continue reading “Christ Against All”
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Vows
Another family wedding happened this past Saturday! It was full of joy, affection, and happiness. And as I thought and felt, taking part in the wedding of two people so very close to me and my wife, it brought me back to the vows I made to her. Praise God that marriage is built onContinue reading “Vows”
Mature… Like a Tree
What does it look like to be a mature Christian? What are the signs that some is mature in Jesus? The Christian life is about being in Christ – trusting Him – and then maturing in Him. We need to be clear here: being more Christlike isn’t moving on from Christ. We don’t start offContinue reading “Mature… Like a Tree”
Immanuel
An Exegetical Essay on Isaiah 7:1-17 Introduction This essay is an exegetical study of Isaiah 7:1-17. The linear flow of this passage is essential, and therefore this essay will largely follow it, exegeting verse by verse. An extensive amount of time will be devoted to the identity and meaning of the Immanuel child, as ImmanuelContinue reading “Immanuel”
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Creation, According to Albert Mohler, Part 2 – Post 8
Albert Mohler’s theatrical doctrine of glory in creation examined. Calvin’s view, a communicative view of God’s glory, shown to be fundamentally different from that of Mohler’s when it comes to creation.
God’s Flaming Glory – God’s Glory in Irradiation, According to Calvin – Post 6
Just as when Christians first believed through being “irradiated by the brightness of Christ,” so also believers are destined for a full irradiation in Christ.
The Heart and The Tongue
James 3:1-12 What does James have to say about our tongues, and what they tell us about our hearts? That’s what this sermon is about. I preached it October 12, 2022. I pray it is an encouragement to you, by God’s grace through His Word. I’ve included the link to the video and the manuscriptContinue reading “The Heart and The Tongue”
A Devotional on Isaiah 40:27-31
In this passage, God speaks to people who are distressed and exhausted. They are tired because of their circumstances. And so they cried out to God, and this is how He answered them.