The Love of the Father

John 16:25–28

The book of Hebrews and many other passages in Scripture indicate that Jesus intercedes with the Father for us and for the sake of our perseverance. That does not mean, however, that Jesus somehow has to convince God to be ...Read More

Humble Speech

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Humble Speech

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Our Enemy the Devil

2 Corinthians 11:14–15

Discerning Christians are able to distinguish between truth and error and, perhaps more importantly, between truths and half-truths. We can develop discernment only by thoroughly knowing the truth of God, which is why we must study Scripture and the doctrines ...Read More

Our Enemy the Flesh

Romans 8:1–11

As we grow in Christ, we begin to see the depth of our sin because we begin to see the darkness of the heart. We take more notice of the “secret sins,” the inward hatred, envy, covetousness, and other attitudes ...Read More

Our Enemy the World

John 7:7

The world tempts us to adopt its values—materialism, favoritism, sexual uncleanness, pride, and so forth. As Christians, however, we cannot succumb. We must have our minds renewed continually by the Word of God as we sit under faithful preaching and ...Read More

True Righteousness

Matthew 5:20

It is important to obey God externally, to do in our actions what He tells us to do. However, God is fully pleased with our obedience only if we are motivated by love for God and neighbor. We must seek ...Read More

Life Coram Deo

Luke 16:16

We cannot be half-hearted disciples of Jesus. When it comes to following Him, we must be all in. Although we will sin and may at times fall into periods of spiritual apathy, true disciples of Christ will persevere through these ...Read More

Old Tears

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Sorrow, Joy, and Answered Prayer

John 16:20–24

Although we may certainly pray to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, the normal pattern for prayer that Jesus has given to us is to approach the Father in the name of the Son and by the power of ...Read More