Tag: Romans
QuickThoughts: The Divine Butterfly Effect
A brother in Christ (and pastor at my church) recently shared the story of how a single penny set in motion events which had a profound impact on his life. His story inspired me to think back on my life and the many, many… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: The Divine Butterfly Effect”
AMA: Does God “Decree” Wicked Actions?
Do you have a question, comment, or snark you would like to send anonymously? Now you can: click here! Does God decree that someone gets raped? If man has no free will, and God is sovereign over all man’s actions, does that mean that… Continue Reading “AMA: Does God “Decree” Wicked Actions?”
QuickThoughts: Enduring In A Godless Culture
Christian, do not lose heart as you see the world increasingly rejoicing in evil. Remember this comforting truth: God is not surprised. He is not scrambling in panic to reign in the wickedness. He is not trying to come up with a “Plan B”… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Enduring In A Godless Culture”
QuickThoughts: I Can Do All Things
📘 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 The Apostle Paul, while thanking the Philippians for their generous support of his ministry, reminds them that he has found contentment in both poverty and wealth. In verse 12, he claimed… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: I Can Do All Things”
QuickThoughts: Christian Liberty Has Limits!
The past couple of days, I’ve been reading Romans 14. The great passage on Christian liberty. The weak vs. mature believers. The passage often cited to allow the “strong” believers to partake in alcohol, eat whatever they want, and to shame their “weaker” brothers… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Christian Liberty Has Limits!”
QuickThoughts: The Intercessor
📘 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus… 1 Timothy 2:5 LSB Jesus Christ may be the only mediator of the new covenant between God and man, but did you know He is NOT… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: The Intercessor”
QuickThoughts: Freed From Sin
📘 for he who has died has been justified from sin. Romans 6:7 LSB Who is the one who died here that has been justified (or freed) from sin? It is us ~ Those whom God has called to repentance and faith, brought from… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Freed From Sin”
QuickThoughts: God’s Perfect Law
Our consciences alone can only reveal so much sin. The consciences of unbelievers can prick them for the sin of murder, for example, but they generally will not be bothered with holiness or serving the one true God. Without God’s Word, it is easy… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: God’s Perfect Law”
QuickThoughts: Sovereignty In Trials
God designed, planned, orchestrated, and authored the most unjust tragedy in human history: the crucifixion of His only Son, Jesus. So many Christians accept this glorious truth, yet reject that He may have also done the same for those tragedies in our own lives?… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: Sovereignty In Trials”
QuickThoughts: The Gospel Summarized
There is nothing in life to be more thankful for than the Gospel of Jesus Christ! What are some of your favorite verses/passages that proclaim the Gospel message well (and as completely as possible)? I’ll kick us off: 📘 But God demonstrates His own… Continue Reading “QuickThoughts: The Gospel Summarized”
The Unworthy Prodigal 