Romans 11:7-16 ESV “What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened, as it is written, ’God gave them a spirit of stupor,eyes that would not seeand ears that would not hear,down to this very day.’ And David says, ’Let their table become a snare … Continue reading A Study of Romans 11 Pt 2
Encouragement
A Study of Romans 11 Pt 1
Romans 11:1-6 ESV “I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God … Continue reading A Study of Romans 11 Pt 1
Please Preach the Good News
“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet … Continue reading Please Preach the Good News
Led by the Spirit of God
Suppose I wrote you a letter, which happened to be a lengthy letter, which covered a particular subject which was near and dear to my heart, and which I wanted to convey to you, in its fullness, which is why the letter is lengthy. I took the time to cover many different aspects of that … Continue reading Led by the Spirit of God
What Sets Your Heart on Fire?
As fire is passion, as some would say,What sets your heart on fire today?What lights that fire of zeal within?What makes you happy, causes you to grin? What gets you up before the dawn,Drives you to go, e’en though you yawn?What do you do when time is free?What do you watch? What is your spree? … Continue reading What Sets Your Heart on Fire?
My Heart’s Desire and Prayer
“Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. For … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire and Prayer
Predestination and Free Will
Jesus Christ Died for the Sins of the Entire World 2 Peter 3:9 ESV: “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” Luke 9:23-26 ESV: “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would … Continue reading Predestination and Free Will
Unceasing Anguish
“I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the … Continue reading Unceasing Anguish
I Want to Draw You a Picture
Based off Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22 I want to draw you a picture,Not for your mantel or fixture.It’s drawn with letters and numbers,Focused on those who do slumber. I know your works and endurance,How you’ve found in Me assurance.You’ve abandoned love had at first,So, for other things you do thirst. (1) I know now of … Continue reading I Want to Draw You a Picture
More Than Conquerors
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is … Continue reading More Than Conquerors
Run With It 