What we think about matters. Our minds affect our hearts and our actions. Consider the following truths about our minds: The kind of mind we need to avoid James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands,…
Gal. 3:6-29 1. The Example of Abraham 6Consider Abraham: “He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”7Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. 8The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel…
Recommend Books for further study: Chosen by God, RC Sproul (Emphasis on God’s Sovereignty) Chosen But Free, Norman Geisler (Emphasis on Human Responsibility) Predestination and Free Will, David Basinger (Presentation of Various Views) Romans 9 1. God’s Choice of Israel 1 I speak the…
Matthew 6:1-18 “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. 2 When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues…
1. All of humanity is sinful and accountable to God (Romans 3:9-19) 9 What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is…
Thinking rightly about God We need to think rightly about God. True worship begins with right thoughts about God. True discipleship is an expression of right thoughts about God. True evangelism is communicating right thoughts about God. If we are to grow in our…
Why does God allow evil and suffering? This question plagues every disciple of Jesus Christ. Often this is hurled as an accusation against Christianity. While the answer may not be emotionally satisfying, the Bible actually answers the question. But before I refer you to…
Exercise yourself for godliness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 …On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also…