What has the Christian been “freed” from?
1. Sin’s condemnation: Paul writes in Romans 8:1-2, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” 2. The Law’s penalty: In Galatians 3:13 we read, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse … Continue reading What has the Christian been “freed” from?
Extreme Poverty and Extreme Generosity
I have read through the book of 2 Corinthians several times over the years, but the other day I noticed something remarkable as I read through the first few verse of chapter 8. “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and … Continue reading Extreme Poverty and Extreme Generosity
He who did not spare his own Son…..how will he not also graciously give us all things?
“He spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all; how shall he not with him freely give us all things? (Romans 8:32). How is it imaginable that God should withhold, after this, spirituals or temporals, from his people? How shall he not call them effectually, justify them freely, sanctify them thoroughly, and glorify them eternally? How shall he not clothe them, … Continue reading He who did not spare his own Son…..how will he not also graciously give us all things?
Shepherd the Flock 