Last week we noted that only God is intrinsically righteous (i.e., completely sinless, faultless). On the other hand, all humans are intrinsically unrighteous sinners. Only God, through the Gospel can apply His righteousness to repentant sinners. Is the human race really that bad? Many people are generally nice. Is God just in condemning all humans […]
In Romans 1:8, Paul continues his introduction to the book of Romans. He thanked God for the faith of the Roman believers (v.8). He assured them of his unceasing prayers for them (v.9). He let them know that he was asking God to allow him to visit them (v.10-13). He revealed that he felt indebted […]
Peter Pett speaking of the Book of Romans states, There is no letter or book in the world to equal the one that we are about to consider, for it is a detailed explanation of the Good News of God, coming from the pen of an inspired writer. The Good News is the power of […]
Scriptures identify wisdom as the principle thing. They say that wisdom is better than rubies, gold or silver. Yet, God tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Ps 111:10; Pr 9:10). In other words, we cannot get God’s wisdom without first fearing Him. In Psalm 34:11, the Psalmist desired […]
A submarine was being tested and had to remain submerged for many hours. When it returned to the harbor, the captain was asked, “How did the terrible storm last night affect you?” The officer looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, “Storm? We didn’t even know there was one!” The sub had been so far […]
God clearly warns Christians not to marry unbelievers. (2 Corinthians 6:14-15) “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?” Marriage is definitely a yoke! […]
When irritated, it is always easier to let it go and not talk it through. However, that is like not cleaning out a dirty wound because it hurts too much. After it becomes infected, it will be messy and very painful to clean it out. The best thing is to clean it out right away, […]
Australia’s tallest tree, named Centurion, located in Tasmania, has just been measured at 100.9 m tall. That gigantic tree, like all other trees, began with a tiny seed. The same is true of bitterness. It begins in a marriage as a tiny seed, and if left unchecked, it will grow into a huge conflict. Bitterness […]
As I began working on this message several weeks ago, I requested your input on Colossians 3:19 regarding the cause and the cure for a husband’s bitterness towards his wife. As my study progressed, I realised that the problem involves both husband and wife, and that I must include Colossians 3:18 as well. Because I […]
David had been fleeing from King Saul. He made friends with the Philistines and they gave him the town Ziklag. Six hundred men and their families resided there with David. (Archaeologists just discovered that town about six years ago). While David and his troupes were away on a campaign, the Amalekites invaded, captured Ziklag, burned […]