In Hebrews 2:12-15, the argument is made that Christ was a man like us, because he lived by faith like we do (which the angels do not). To this end, the apostle brings in these words prophesied of Him, as spoken by Him of Himself, “I will put my trust in Him,” as one proofContinue reading “Trust like Jesus”
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The Gospel in a Single Verse – 2 Corinthians 5:21
20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. That whereas they might conceive him most unjustly toContinue reading “The Gospel in a Single Verse – 2 Corinthians 5:21”
Falling Higher
My brethren, God doth not save us merely by predestination, he doth not glorify us merely by predestination. ~ Thomas Goodwin, The Works of Thomas Goodwin, Volume 2 Likewise, some are much troubled, because they proceed by a false method and order in judging of their estates. They will begin with election, which is theContinue reading “Falling Higher”
Standing Before God, This We Are and No More 