and love is the aim of all Paul’s instruction (1 Timothy 1:5), the great battle for the Christian is to sustain joyful hope in Christ. We must see our future with him as more precious and satisfying than any other treasure. That is what “rejoicing in hope” is: being satisfied wit...
27 July 2024: Summary of the Tenets of Mysticism This is an important summary of the teachings, character and problems of mysticism. Many people are thoroughly confused about mysticism and even adopt pagan ideas as a result. Be warned. Be wise. 21 July 2024: The Toxic Warfare The world aro...
Rejoicing in Christ’s Royal Priesthood: The 2024 Bauman Lectures (Toronto Baptist Seminary) September 27, 2024 In 2022, I wrote a book entitled The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God. This book clarified, synthesized, and streamlined my doctoral dissertation. In 2013, I finished a biblica...
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statues of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. ...
1 Peter 4:12-14 (NASB)“Beloved, do not be surprised at theFIERY ORDEAL (TRIAL)among you, which comes upon you for yourTESTING,as though someSTRANGE THINGwere happening to you; but to the degree that youSHAREtheSUFFERINGS OF CHRIST, keep onREJOICING, so that also at the revelation ofHI...
Romans 12:12: "Rejoicing in hope." 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks always." 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing." You candownload a personal copy of these verses HERE!Print a copy and use the beautiful images to help you memorize these Scriptures. ...
7I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Read ChapterAll Versions Mark 11:24 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have rec...