Surpassing Beauty
The Beauty of Salvation (1) One thing I have desired of the LORD,That will I seek:That I may dwell in the house of the LORDAll the days of my life,To behold the beauty of the LORD,And to inquire in His temple.For in the time of troubleHe shall hide me in His pavilion;In the secret place of His […]
Retributive Justice
Biblical Justice (6) “For any kind of trespass, whether it concerns an ox, a donkey, a sheep, or clothing, or for any kind of lost thing which anotherclaims to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whomever the judges condemn shall pay double to his neighbor.” Exodus 22.9 Restoration plusWhen the peace of justice is intentionally, maliciously, […]
The True Gospel
We shouldn’t take for granted that the gospel we hear each week is the same one Jesus and Paul preached, the Gospel of the Kingdom. Just because familiar Gospel terms and phrases are used does not mean what we’re hearing is the true and only Word of God. Here is a brief excerpt from page […]
Get Your Loves in Order
Ephesians 4.17-32 (1) Pray Psalm 116.1-3.I love the LORD, because He has heardMy voice and my supplications.Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.The pains of death surrounded me,And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me;I found trouble and sorrow. Sing Psalm 116.1-3.(Mit Freuden Zart: All Praise to God Who […]
Worldview Miracles
Acts 11:18 (ESV) When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.” In an instant, the members of the circumcision party change their mind about their fundamental organizing principle—the preeminence of circumcision. What are they going to call […]