Monthly Archives: September 2019

‘For the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to till the ground; but a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground (Genesis 2:5b, … Continue reading →

‘For “Who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16).’ ‘If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, … Continue reading →

‘Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we … Continue reading →

‘“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it (Jeremiah 17:9)?”’ The Imperfect Man in Adam If I said you were depraved, I’m pretty sure you would resent my accusation. Most likely the hackles on … Continue reading →

‘Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with … Continue reading →

‘And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement (Romans 5:11 AV).’ ‘And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus … Continue reading →

‘But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ [by grace you have been saved]  (Ephesians 2:4, 5).’ If … Continue reading →

‘And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the … Continue reading →