“…Jesus our Lord” (Romans 4:24, emphasis added) We ought to find much sweetness in the word “our.” Why? At least seven reasons: 1. It reminds us of our personal interest in the Lord. Each and every believer uses this title in the singular, and from his heart calls Christ, “My Lord.” David wrote, “The Lord […]
Is the Bible the Word of God?
Is the Bible the Word of God? Then mind that you do not neglect it. Read it! Begin to read it this very day. What greater insult to God can a man be guilty of than to refuse to read the letter God sends him from heaven? Oh, be sure, if you will not read your […]
Jesus: Intercessor
For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Revelation 7:17) Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! (Psalm 35:1) “I ought […]
Sermon on the Mount
Pastor Matt Carter of Austin Stone Community Church (Austin, TX) reads the Sermon on the Mount while standing above the Sea of Galilee. Click here to study the Sermon on the Mount at Blue Letter Bible.
The Attributes of God: Righteousness
Far be it from You to do such a thing as this, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? (Genesis 18:25) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; […]
What Christ Was Made
The following seven Scriptures, where the word “made”occurs, indicate what Christ became and suffered: 1. His Condescension. “Made flesh” “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 2. His Identification. “Made in […]
Where the Sun Will Always Shine
A prayer: “Most High God, The universe with all its myriad creatures is Thine, made by Thy word, upheld by Thy power, governed by Thy will. But Thou art also the Father of mercies, the God of all grace, the bestower of all comfort, the protector of the saved. Thou hast been mindful of us, […]
Rooted more deeply and firmly in Christ
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7 KJV) Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with […]
Our God Who Brings About Obedience
(The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute’s Survey of the Bible 3 class.) The final section of the book of Romans, chapters 12 through 16, covers the practical application of the gospel and its truths in life. I will call attention to only one or two things. First, in chapter 12, verse […]
Bondage of Sin
Israel’s bondage in Egypt is an illustration of the sinner’s bondage in sin. Egypt is a type of the world; Pharaoh is a type of Satan; and the bondage an illustration of the enslaving power of sin. Different men are in bondage to different sins. Let me give seven sample cases. The Pharisee. He was in bondage […]