People it seems will always try and find an excuse for everything. They will blame their social status, the environment, oppression of the rich etc., etc., etc. Those that that have been around me for any length of time know one of my adages is “The maximum effective range of an excuse is zero meters.” The … More Born to Sin
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 (ESV) While many focus on the “fear not” aspect of this verse I think the key is the last … More Called by Name
by John MacArthur / Monday, April 8, 2019 There’s a story told about William Randolph Hearst, the late newspaper publisher. Hearst invested a fortune in collecting great works of art. One day he read about some valuable pieces of art and decided that he must add them to his collection. He sent his agent abroad … More Complete in Christ
SOURCE In a world that is driven by monetary and notoriety being the formula for success, the bible has a completely different take on what it means to be successful for a believer. Paul here is in the middle of a discourse (2 Corinthians 6:3-13) about the character of his ministry, which when one reads … More Rejoice in Sorrow
Thus the author ends this great and important work on the mortification of sin in believers. Let all God’s people take to heart their serious continual duty to be mortifying every sin daily, in order to glorify God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. “Always be killing sin, or it will be killing you!” by … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin (Final Installment)
SOURCE My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [who will intercede for us] with the Father: Jesus Christ the righteous [the upright, the just One, who conforms to the Father’s will in … More Our Advocate
by John Owen – April 6th, 2019 Chapter 14 HOW TO MORTIFY SIN (Continued) d. Particular directions Now, on this direction for the mortification of a prevailing distemper, you may have a thousand testimonials as to its value. Who has walked with God under this temptation, and has not found the use and success … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
SOURCE How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the … More What are you hearing?
by John Owen – April 5th, 2019 Chapter 14 HOW TO MORTIFY SIN (Continued) 2). Christ’s faithfulness Consider His faithfulness Who has promised, which may raise you up and confirm you in this waiting in an expectation of relief. He has promised to relieve in such cases, and He will fulfil His Word … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – April 4th, 2019 Chapter 14 HOW TO MORTIFY SIN (Continued) 1). Christ our High Priest Consider His mercifulness, tenderness, and kindness, as He is our great High Priest at the right hand of God. Assuredly He pities you in your distress. He says, “As one whom his mother comforteth, … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
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