In Luke chapter four the Lord Jesus combats the devil's temptation by responding with specific Scriptures dealing with each temptation, which is so needed to overcome sins of the heart (Luke 4:4, 8, 12; I Corinthians 10:13). God is faithful to make a way of escape for every temptation...
“For those are slothful who, having it in their power to provide themselves with proper proofs for the divine Scriptures from the Scriptures themselves, select only what contributes to their own pleasures. And those have a craving for glory who voluntarily evade, by arguments of a diverse sort...
David Smith is well versed in the history of mission, missiology, and the Bible. This is demonstrated by his familiarity with the works of Justo González, Walter Brueggemann, Kevin Vanhoozer, Robert Jewett, and Leslie Newbigin. His competence in these areas allows him to provide a lucid, i...
But you, O man—judging those practicing such things yet doing the same—do you suppose that you will escape the judgment of God?” (Romans 2:1-3 TLV) Yeah, I get it, you don’t see your cruelty as a judgment, but it is, and you can expect cruelty in return, both now in ...
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ...
Stones of promise. When Jacob left his family to escape the wrath of Esau and find a wife in Paddan-aram, he spent the night in a certain place and used a stone for a pillow. That’s where he dreamed of a ladder with angels coming up and down. God spoke to Him and promised him...
The two are not necessarily mutually exclusive. There is deep joy that is the perpetual result of choosing what is good, and this joy can provide some pleasure and good feelings – but not always. Sometimes, the good thing is the most difficult thing. Am I willing to struggle and even to...
Rom. 6:16 – obedience leads to righteousness. Obedience is a good “work,” an act of the will, which leads to righteousness before God. 2 Cor. 9:8 – Paul teaches that God will bless us so that we may provide in abundance for “every good work.” Good works are encouraged to co...
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.5 Ye are all the children of light, and the ...
It is clear from God’s word that there is only one Father (in the context of religion) and that is our Lord. He alone can forgive our sins and provide us help. Powerless is the confessional booth, the priest, and a set of beads! Forgiveness is given freely without any works to ear...