Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is a favorite. On the one hand, rich, spiritual blessings unfold easily as we read what God has given us in Christ. You can’t take one truth in before another one fills its place, like ripe fruit falling from a tree. This is a good book from which to make …
Tag: Sovereignty of God
Consider The Back Story Before You Blame
Solomon…Rehoboam…Jeroboam…how much do you know about these names? If you were an Israelite, you would immediately recognize them as important figures in a critical moment in your nation’s history, much like Americans immediately connect the names Lincoln, Jackson, and Lee to a pivotal point in our history (the Civil War). Israel also had a time …
Reconciling God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Free Will
There are some things about God that we will never understand about Him from a finite, human perspective. We are simply unable to separate ourselves from what makes sense to us logically. This is why obedience must first come as a response to faith, not understanding. This quote by Fred Malone of Founders Ministry perfectly sums up …
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God’s Timing
God’s timing is perfect, even when we’re confused about it! Last night I set the bedside clock in our hotel room ahead one hour, assuming I was doing the right thing at the right time. When I woke up this morning, it said 5:45 am, so I got up as I usually do, made a …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.08.19]
Romans 9-11 is primarily about the Jewish people but includes wisdom about salvation for all. When Paul wrote this letter, there would have been conflict between the young church of Christ-followers and the law-abiding Jewish people who did not believe Jesus was the Messiah. I’m sure there were many Jewish people who were not all …
The Way Of The Word 