by sdbarnard | Nov 6, 2014 | General |
The church must embrace the truth that God uses more than positive, formative means (e.g., preaching & Bible studies) to sanctify His people. Sanctification (growth in holiness; mortification of sin) is exquisitely accomplished in suffering. If God intends on...
by sdbarnard | Oct 31, 2014 | Devotional |
What is the most crucial desire to solve any and all marital problems? It must be a desire to please God. Gone must be the desire to win, the desire to get even, the desire to be the most hurt, the desire to be vindicated, or the desire to be appreciated, loved, or...
by sdbarnard | Oct 23, 2014 | Devotional |
While counseling those committing sexual sin, helping them seek an escalating satisfaction in The Savior must be supreme.They are engaged in a worship war with God. Self will only be put to death if a superior treasure is sought. We do not break habits, we...
by sdbarnard | Oct 17, 2014 | Devotional |
“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, as was necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in much praise...
by sdbarnard | Oct 10, 2014 | Devotional |
Even before the Fall Adam needed God to reveal what he (Adam) should do. Special revelation (general revelation is nature, special revelation is Scripture, i.e. words from God) was required for Adam to know God’s will. He could not discern God’s purposes from the...
