This is the second post on the series titled “Redemption—The High Cost Jesus Paid For Our Freedom.” In PART 1, we saw: 1. We are born into a world of “iron collars,” enslaved to our sin, our pride, and our rebellion against God. 2. We desperately need a Redeemer from…
Everyone longs to be free. We want to be free from regret and free from guilt. Some people strive to live a perfect life only to find they are never “good enough” to feel truly free. Others, knowing they cannot maintain such a high standard, do not even try. Whether…
With God, there is forgiveness for all sins. That single truth transforms everything. Psalm 130 sings this promise—meeting us in the depths and leading us into steadfast hope. Just as it lifted the psalmist, it can do the same for you. A Cry from the Depths Psalm 130 opens with…
Many people give up something for the 40 days leading up to Easter. This year, however, how about adding something more impactful to your daily routine – like reading larger portions of the Bible? Below are 4 plans to consider and the approximate time each plan will take (Click the…
Frances Havergal was a famous hymn writer of old. She loved the Word of God and, more importantly, the God of the Word. She wrote many hymns, including the renowned hymn titled “Take My Life and Let It Be.” As she was dying at the early age of forty-three, Havergal asked a…
Prayer is an integral part of the transformed life. No wonder, Paul in describing the transformed life in Romans 12 calls believers to be “faithful in prayer” [Romans 12:12c]. It’s a call for a life that is to be intently engaged in prayer. And this call should not be surprising…
The process through which God enables us to call him “Father” is what the Bible calls “adoption.” It’s the highest privilege we experience—even higher than justification. Justification is the process by which God frees us from our guilt when we repent from sins and place our faith in Jesus Christ.…
Paul commands fathers in Ephesians 6:4 in this manner: “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” There are 2 commands here for Fathers; What not to do (the negative), the What to do (the positive). Below are 2 posts…
The entire earthly life of the Lord Jesus was one of suffering. However, this article focuses on 3 types of suffering he endured just before and on the cross as he secured our redemption by shedding his blood. And the 3 types of suffering* were: Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional. 1.…
The most famous sermon Jesus preached that is familiar to many is called “The Sermon on the Mount” which spans three chapters [Matthew 5-7]. And the beginning section of that sermon found in Matthew 5:3-12, often called the Beatitudes, lists 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of…
