28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, KJ21 Bible). There is nothing inherently wrong with the common translation of this major, familiar, and meaningful verse. Still, we often miss the deeper insights of faith-giving …
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? …
From Death to Life The miracle of something becoming alive through death is one of the most remarkable facts in the birthing, sustaining, and continuing of life as we know and understand it. Death somehow brings life, and life continues. Rebirth and continuance of life occur through death, as life is renewed and sustained in …
What is faith? How could faith ensure the promises of God would come about in Abraham’s life? Faith is found in our acceptance of Christ as our Savior and faith becomes our daily reality as we live it out as we follow Christ. Faith travels vast distances in the moment, when it first believes. …
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The …
An ancient and modern thing … Why is it such a common practice and such an easy thing for humans to vocalize and act one way and be hiding incongruent and blatantly disingenuous behavior? From Biblical stories to historical accounts of hypocrites … people have voiced their values in one way when they were living …
Gates are interesting objects. They can be ornate or simple. They can be functional or decorative. They can be massive or flimsy. They can be used to keep someone out or to keep someone in. They can be beautiful as you pass through them or oppressive as they could take away your freedom. Gates have …
He comes for everyone. “You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9, NLT). It is incredible, that the Christ who existed and reigned in heaven would be willing to …
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart (New Living Bible, Ezekiel 36:26). In the English language, we sometimes have more than one word for something and at other times, we …