Amos 5:21-24 Among six key themes (from ESV Global Study Bible) of the book of Amos, two stands out for me. 1. Justice and righteousness in the treatment of other people are the key evidences of a right relationship to the Lord. 2. Religious observances in the absence of social justice are disgusting to God.¹ … Continue reading Faith And Conduct
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He Is Not Here, But Has Risen
Luke 24:1-12 The bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ which we celebrate today as resurrection sunday is one of the fundamental tenets of the Christian faith. He died and rose again thus reconciling sinful humanity to the Father through the efficacy of the finished work on Calvary. He died in our place as a … Continue reading He Is Not Here, But Has Risen
Eternal Life: God’s Gift
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23). At the end of every month, I draw a salary from my employer for work done. That salary is my wages. I have earned it because I worked for it. My employer is … Continue reading Eternal Life: God’s Gift
Unconditional Election: Salvation Is Unmeritorious
Election refers to God’s choosing whom to save. It is unconditional in that there is no condition man must meet before God chooses to save him... we are not saying that final salvation is unconditional. It is not. We must meet the condition of faith, for example, in Christ in order to inherit eternal life. … Continue reading Unconditional Election: Salvation Is Unmeritorious
Four Thoughts To Ponder In A New Month
It seems like yesterday when we entered the year 2016 and so soon September is here with us. That was fast. Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way … Continue reading Four Thoughts To Ponder In A New Month
Grace and Truth 