God’s Power in Salvation

God’s Power in Salvation

In terms of redemption, God’s power is most notably shown when he acts upon the recipient of his salvation. Accordingly, listen to what the Apostle Paul writes in a couple spots…Rom. 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for...
God’s Providence in Salvation

God’s Providence in Salvation

In order to consider God’s providence in salvation, first, consider your own salvation. When is the last time you thought about all the details of your life and specifics surrounding the time of your conversion?  Would it not take a Sovereign God to accomplish...
The Particular Fears of a Husband

The Particular Fears of a Husband

The Bible teaches that fearing the Lord and trusting in the Lord are inextricably linked. Consider this well-known Proverb–Prov. 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted. What are a husband’s common fears that can cause...
“Not my will, but yours”

“Not my will, but yours”

According to Hebrews 5, throughout his life, Jesus learned obedience through increasing difficulty with the result that he would be prepared to take this final step of obedience by submitting to the Father’s will in the Garden of Gethsemane.It’s this real fight of...
Unique ways the church is strengthened

Unique ways the church is strengthened

The very last verse of this section contains the theme of this final section–Acts 16:5 So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in numbers daily. That outcome is highly expected after the teaching, preaching and encouragement...