Salvation came at a cost. Remembering the story of Abraham and Isaac reminds us of that cost. We see that “God was willing to sacrifice for you what was most precious to Him.”...
In pointing out Jesus’ deity Paul sets us up to place our full hope in Christ for reconciliation. For it will be through this God-man that all things in heaven and earth will one day be reconciled as a result of Christ’s finished work on the cross....
Jesus and the biblical authors did not avoid speaking about sin, but they also did not speak only about sin. They brought an appropriate emphasis into the contexts in which they spoke. Similarly, we should carefully consider which emphasis is required when we talk to children (or anyone) about sin and the love of God....
Central to our gospel hope is the reality of Jesus’s past resurrection and our future resurrection....
James writes in ancient Israel’s prophetic and wisdom traditions, bearing a remarkable resemblance to Jesus’s teachings. Although James addresses his letter to ethnic Jews, there are good reasons for every follower of Jesus to receive this letter as authoritative and instructive....
Because Jesus humbled himself and horrifically died on the cross as a ransom for our sins, he is the only mediator we have to go before God....
When we look around at the created world, we should respond with a sense of awe and worship the good Creator....
When Christ comes again, our maturity will be complete. Then we will all dwell in eternally perfect grace, love, and fellowship with our God. There is no greater blessing than this!...
When Jesus took on the form of man, we were able to see what was only shadowy in Psalm 86. Jesus was God's grace and mercy in the flesh....
Angels proclaimed the first coming of Jesus to the shepherds on the hillside. One day they will proclaim His second coming. At that time, the whole universe will hear it....
Why, if there is any reason at all, should Baptists take interest in Lent? And if they do, are they stepping onto the slippery slope of legalism that will inevitably end in Roman Catholicism?...
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There is nothing magical about the benedictions at the end of our services, but there is something powerful about an appeal to our covenant God to bless and keep us....
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Christ’s command is simple to understand, but, as with all Scripture, it takes work to apply it consistently to our lives....
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We make Jesus’ presence on earth felt and known as the watching world sees Christ’s church building itself up in love....
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This liberating truth overflows David with joy as he proclaims the beauty and glory of God’s forgiveness. ...
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We should continually give thanks to God for the work of Christ on the cross to save us from our sins and establish an eternal relationship with God....
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For those who belong to God, there is the precious promise that death will be swallowed up, shame will be removed, and tears will be wiped away....
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As each of these trials test our faith, they also build endurance in our lives as we cling to our faith and hope in God even more. ...
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