February 8, 2015
Christ showed great kindness in salvation. In mercy He makes rebels into disciples, his children.
February 1, 2015
God is often described as “gracious and merciful” (Ps 111:4). The pairing shows God’s undeserved favor out of a heart that knows our need and seeks to bring relief.
January 25, 2015
The Holy Spirit through the Holy Scriptures is God’s instrument to make us holy (John 17:17).
January 25, 2015
We are not at the mercy of Satan or the world. Our God rules! We are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
January 18, 2015
As those made in God’s image and indwelt by God’s Spirit, we are to reflect him in purity, goodness, mercy, and holiness.
January 18, 2015
The One who is “high and lifted up” (57:15) tells us all we need to know about him. We need an accurate estimation of the Almighty. Isaiah had a hard message for a hard people. He needed a high view of God to sustain him in difficult ministry.
January 13, 2015
Paul, writing to Titus, gives him instruction as he serves churches on the island of Crete. His job is “putting what remained in order” (1:5) after Paul has left. This involves appointing elders (1:5–16) and teaching the believers how to follow Christ in daily living—“what accords with sound doctrine” (2:1–3:11).
January 11, 2015
Our message of redemption is rooted in Christ as the Creator and Savior.
January 11, 2015
Jehovah-God claims to be the maker and sustainer of all things! Creation and its Creator impacts our gospel and faith.