Groaning for God

Romans 8.22, 23 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the...

Christ is the Gospel

Mark 1.1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The word gospel means “good news.” Hallelujah for the good news. Mark informs us that Jesus Christ, the Son of God IS the gospel. Not only has Jesus Christ brought us the good news of...

The Gospel of the grace of God

Acts 20.24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. In our last post we saw that Jesus...

Promises, holiness and the fear of God

2 Cor 7.1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. A couple of posts ago, we talked about how Jesus is the Amen to all of the the promises of God....

Full Assurance

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. One of the most precious redemption facts is the assurance that believers have in Jesus Christ. Christ did not die on the cross to hang a cloud...

The God of Compassion

Psalms 86:15 But thou, O Lord, art  a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. Our God is The God that is full of compassion. The compassion of God never runs dry, for every attribute of God is everlasting. Among the...