Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Life

Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Life

Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Life Paul writes these words in Romans 6:12-13,   Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as...
The Cross Wins

The Cross Wins

The Cross Wins Beloved, A few months ago I listed some truths that biblical counseling has taught me. I wrote,   “I have learned a lot of truths in learning, practicing, and teaching biblical counseling. Here are a few of those truths, and in coming posts...
Who is the blessed one? Part 2 (Matthew 5:3)

Who is the blessed one? Part 2 (Matthew 5:3)

Who is the blessed one? Part 2 (Matthew 5:3) Several months ago, I wrote a blog on the first beatitude. Today, I would like to return to the Sermon on the Mount and the second beatitude. In so doing, I will begin this blog with the same two opening paragraphs as my...
For mutual encouragement

For mutual encouragement

For mutual encouragement In Romans 1 Paul expresses a desire to come and visit the believers in Rome. In verses eleven and twelve, he states why he longs to come to them.   11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen...