Romans 10:17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. This is such a powerful verse. Just twelve words here in the NASB translation. It jumped out to me, however, because I learned a slightly different version as a child (the KJV): So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing …
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Seven Truths The Called Believe About Jesus
My ladies’ Bible study group is studying Paul’s letter to the Romans this year. I love this book for many reasons. First, it’s a masterpiece of theology that explains the gospel. By the time we’re finished, we should have a deeper understanding and greater appreciation for the foundation of our faith: the death, burial, and …
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Jesus In The Old Testament
“As the New Testament explains the Old, so the Old Testament confirms the New, and Jesus Christ is the Alpha and Omega of both.” –Matthew Henry This is such an important truth to keep in mind as we read our Bibles. Scripture opens with a statement of fact: In the beginning God created the heavens …
I Will Surely Give You The Nations
God’s timeline of human history stretches back to Genesis 1, when He interrupted the darkness and chaos that existed on this planet we call Earth. It stretches forward into eternity, for He breathed into Adam the breath of life—His eternal Spirit. And when Adam and Eve willingly chose to sin, God’s timeline began to march …
If I Had To Describe Jesus…
Recently we sat in a group of people we didn’t know and took part in a “get to know you” exercise suggested by our hostess. The group consisted of around a dozen married couples. Each lady was asked to stand up and share where they met their husband, how long they dated before getting married, …
The Way Of The Word 