One Mediator

For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,  6 who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time.  – 1 Tim 2:5-6  MEDIA’TOR, n. One that interposes between parties at variance for the … More One Mediator

The Ten Commandments: What They Forbid and Promote

I used to think I knew the ten commandments pretty well. “Thou shall not steal.” Got it. Won’t steal anyone’s stuff. As long as I do that I’m good, right? Not necessarily. There’s more to the ten commandments than what first meets the eye, and below you can find what they both encourage and discourage. 1 … More The Ten Commandments: What They Forbid and Promote

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

by John Owen – March 12th, 2019 Chapter 10 PREPARATORY DIRECTIONS Clear Sense of Sin (Continued) b.Consider the danger of your sin Consider the danger of your sin, which has many aspects. 1). Being hardened by sin’s deceitfulness    Sin hardens us by its deceitfulness. This the apostle sorely charges on the Hebrews: “Take heed, … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Reason of the Hope

Now who is there to hurt you if you become enthusiastic for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled … More Reason of the Hope

Spurgeon writes in regards to this verse: The apostle uses the perfect tense and says, “Who hath saved us.” Believers in Christ Jesus are saved. They are not looked upon as persons who are in a hopeful state, and may ultimately be saved, but they are already saved. Salvation is not a blessing to be … More