I am often tired, but Christ is not, and He will be my strength. I am often tempted, but Christ is not any more, and He has triumphed over temptation and will make a way for me to escape. I am often anxious, but Christ is not, and He will still my soul. I am … Continue reading I Am Often ___, But Christ Is Not
One topic that has come up since my series of sermons called "Who Leads the Church?" is that of women in the diaconate. ("Diaconate" is a word referring to a group of deacons.) If you haven't heard the message about deacons from that series, it's available here. Before you continue, know that what follows is … Continue reading The Role of Women in the Diaconate
Someone asked me to help them understand Psalm 82 this past Sunday. They had been told that Psalm 82 shows that God is one of many other smaller gods. They knew that's not right biblically, but they didn't know how to respond to the claim. I thought it would be helpful to write about this … Continue reading The “gods” of Psalm 82
Today I want to simply show how clearly God's Word talks about Jesus' complete authority over demons. Please take a moment and read these, especially if you have been experiencing any kind of demonic oppression lately. Truly, the key to deliverance from them is Jesus. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)For I am sure that neither death nor … Continue reading Jesus VS Demons
The phrase "the sovereign Lord" occurs 282 times in the NIV translation of God's Word. Want to guess how many times the phrase is used in the book of Ezekiel? Two hundred and ten! Of course, for God to be sovereign means that He has supreme authority. He's the boss. Why this phrase so much … Continue reading The Sovereign Lord
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