August 19, 2012
Romans 8 gives us “precious and very great promises” that provide hope and courage in the midst of any difficulty or persecution. Those who are justified cannot be condemned (vv. 33–34). Those who are anchored in Christ cannot be dislodged (vv. 35ff).
August 19, 2012
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He sought out Zaccheus, who realized his need, repented, and put his faith in Jesus.
August 12, 2012
How many friends do you have? As a believer, you are a friend of Jesus Christ, and that friendship should be growing. In friendship, God has given us a great gift.
August 12, 2012
Jesus knew what lay ahead (vv. 32–33), but pressed on anyway. He came to glorify the Father, and die in place of sinners. Jesus went through Jericho to reach a poor blind man just as he went through Samaria to save an adulterous woman at a well.
July 29, 2012
Jesus called his disciples to follow him first and foremost, leaving behind earthly possessions and relationships. But following Jesus is not without reward. Eternal life belongs only to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ and trust him as Savior.
July 22, 2012
Salvation is absolutely impossible without the power and grace of the merciful God.
July 15, 2012
Discipleship is first and foremost dependence on God alone. We can’t come to God out of self-righteousness.
July 8, 2012
Romans 8 gives us “precious and very great promises” that provide hope and courage in the midst of any difficulty or persecution.
July 8, 2012
The Lord instructs his followers in every age that perseverance involves prayer. Jesus taught that there are right and wrong ways to prayer. Giving up is wrong. Pressing on in faith is right.
July 1, 2012
Romans 8 gives us “precious and very great promises” that provide hope and courage in the midst of any difficulty or persecution.