Tremble, But Do Not Fear
The Bible clearly states that Jesus is closer than a brother, but the closeness of this relationship does not make it a common relationship. Angels are not cuddly pets, and the king of the universe is no longer a baby in a manger. God deserves our glory, but he has made a way of peace so that we need not fear. he deserves our worship and we must proclaim his peace to the ends of the world.
The Righteousness of Faith
Romans 9:30-33
Why are the gentiles experiencing God’s salvation in greater proportion than the nation of Israel? Paul shows that the Gentiles pursued salvation by faith.
The God of Mercy
Romans 9:14-29. Mercy is the foundation of forgiveness. God’s mercy is his gracious witholding of judgment that enables lost sinners to hear and respond to the gospel.
Pastoring With a Shepherd’s Heart and Hands
The Bible uses many terms for those who are called to lead a church—elder, teacher, presbyter, etc.—but my favorite term is that of pastor. When people in my church ask what they should call me, I encourage them to call me Craig, but if they must use a title, I prefer pastor. The children in …
Secure in Christ
In Romans 8:26-30 God assures belevers of the security of their salvation. Paul shows that even the bad things of life work within God’s good plan. Paul also emphasized that God has a sure plan to sanctify believers.
Let’s Agree to Disagree
Recently, I preached from Hebrews 10: 19-25. In verse 24, the writer of Hebrews encourages his readers to “consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” The phrase that the ESV interprets as “stir up” is translated in other versions as “spur one another on,” “provoke one another,” and “stimulate one another.” The Greek word …