Most folks I know can quote this verse Matthew 6:33 without much hesitation. I mean everyone today is told to “claim” the end of this verse and all these things will be provided for you (CSB). Yet there is an issue with just “claiming” this part of this verse (or any verse) out of context. We … More God Provides for our Needs
4 False Accusations against Reformed Theology May 04, 2019by: Crossway Responding to False Accusations At the end of the Canons of Dort—the document produced out of the Synod of Dort summarizing the key tenets of Reformed theology—there is a section dedicated to refuting common false accusations against Reformed theology. We see here Dort’s desire to defend … More Does God Predestine Some to Eternal Condemnation?
The key to verse 14 is “according His will” or as the Amplified version adds “according His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose]”. We can of course ask God for anything our heart desires but then we cannot be certain He will hear our petitions (vs.15) Our desire should always be to … More Ask Anything
Image Source 5 But whoever habitually keeps His word and obeys His precepts [and treasures His message in its entirety], in him the love of God has truly been perfected [it is completed and has reached maturity]. By this we know [for certain] that we are in Him: (AMP) David Guzik :: Study Guide for 1 … More
Image Source I like the way the Berean Study Bible has rendered this verse “Above all” compared to the most common rendering of “only” in most bibles, it puts an emphasis a priority upon the need for me to fear the Lord. This “fear” spoken of here is used 4 times in 1 Samuel 12. … More Fear the Lord
April 14, 2019 by: Paul M. Smalley, Joel R. Beeke This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. Reformed theology celebrates the glory of God. The heart and soul of Reformed theology is the glory of the triune God (Ps. 96:3; John 17:1). For this reason, it is often called “God-centered” theology. B. B. Warfield … More 10 Things You Should Know about Reformed Theology
We are all probably quite familiar with the following verse; “She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21(CSB) I think I have read or heard it preached every Christmas since my conversion. I popped up as one of my daily reading … More The Name of Jesus
Image Source Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you. 2 Cor 6:17 (CSB) This is another bible verse I have often heard taken out of context. I Paul, under the hand (inspiration) of the Holy Spirit really telling all … More Called to be set Apart
FROM R.C. Sproul Apr 19, 2019 One image, one aspect, of the atonement has receded in our day almost into obscurity. We have been made aware of present-day attempts to preach a more gentle and kind gospel. In our effort to communicate the work of Christ more kindly we flee from any mention of a curse inflicted … More Jesus Became a Curse for Us
Dan Graves, MSL Since your majesty and your lordships desire a simple reply, I will answer without horns and without teeth. “Unless I am convicted by scripture and plain reason–I do not accept the authority of popes and councils for they have contradicted each other–my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot … More Martin Luther’s Most Noble Words
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