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Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and … READ MORE
But God, being rich in mercy... (Ephesians 2:4) in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory—even us whom he has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles? (Romans … READ MORE
Dear Sir, Although I am not able to write one word myself, yet I am very desirous to speak one more word to you in this world, and do it by the hand of my wife. The continuance of your entire kindness is not only greatly valued by me, but will be a … READ MORE
1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in … READ MORE
Christ is... 1. ...the true Light, to illuminate. John 1:9 - "The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world." 2. ...the true Bread, to satisfy. John 6:32 - "Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not … READ MORE
It's an interesting question, but one that has been asked, in one form or another, by several people. Last week, we published a blog post that celebrated God's desire to win glory for Himself. Admittedly, this concept of seeking glory for oneself can … READ MORE
Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. (1 Corinthians … READ MORE
It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that … READ MORE
[The following quote is a supplement to our recent post on God's omniscience] To the believer, the fact of God’s omniscience is a truth fraught with much comfort. In times of perplexity he says with Job, “But He knoweth the way that I take” (23:10). … READ MORE
There is a lot of buzz on the Internet these days about the Trinitarian nature of Christianity. Is the doctrine of the Trinity true? Is it important? Is it essential? For many Christians, the doctrine of the Trinity is given very little thought. We … READ MORE