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Jesus Christ the righteous
In the first chapter of 1 John, John reminds his audience that the message he proclaims to them comes from first-hand experience. He heard it, saw it, and touched it. The promise of eternal life from God the Father had come to earth in the man Jesus, the Christ. He...
Have you tasted that the Lord is good?
“Love for and delight in God’s Word always marks the truly saved.” - John MacArthur Does a love for and a delight in God’s Word describe your view of Scripture? John 8:31-32 – So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly...
Starting with the Goal in Mind
Beloved, Regrettably, we often present the gospel incompletely. Those in biblical counseling see the bad fruit produced from a bad root. "What is the principle culprit you ask?"--the spirit of revivalism would be my answer. Revivalism collapses the Christian...
Is Anger Getting the Best of You?
By Dale Porter Like me, you probably know some people who are angry people. They may say something like this to justify their words and actions: “I am a Cooper. We Coopers are stubborn people. We just get a little angry every once in a while.” I am not here to jump...
Can a Good God Bring Pain?
By Dave Zuleger (desiringgod.org) Do you believe that God can author pain or suffering in your life for your good? Could affliction, from a larger, longer perspective, be a carefully, lovingly chosen method for blessing? Some say absolutely not. If our heavenly...