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
Spurgeon writes that… When I had resolved to enter college, walking across Midsummer Common, just outside of Cambridge, revolving in my mind the joys of scholarship and the hope of being something in the world, that text came to my heart, “Seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not” (Jer. 45:5) “Seek first the … More What are you Seeking?
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
by John Owen – April 3rd, 2019 Chapter 14 HOW TO MORTIFY SIN (Continued) 2). Expect relief from Christ Raise up your heart by faith to an expectation of relief from Christ. Relief from Christ in this case is like the prophet’s vision; it “is yet for an appointed time, but at the end … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Virginia Governor Who Supported Infanticide Signs Bill to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony While I do not know of anyone wants or condones animal cruelty that is not the issue here. The issue is the clear disregard for human life declared over that of animals. – Mike State Steven Ertelt Apr 2, 2019 … More The Unborn vs. Animals
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