Grafted Into the Goodness of God
God's grace leaves no place for arrogance. As we understand His gracious work of salvation in our lives, we should humbly, thankfully, turn our thoughts toward the Lord, acknowledging Him for who He is, exalting Him, and submitting to His transforming work in us.
Jealousy That Leads People to Jesus
God's eternal plan is being worked out today, though often out of sight; but it will one day be revealed in all its fullness. That is His promise and assurance to both Jews and Gentiles who put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Proof That God Is Totally Reliable
Rejecting Christ has serious eternal consequences for individuals and even nations. But unbelief does not alter God's plan or His work of seeking and saving individuals. Neither does it cancel His eternal promises to us.
The Power of Sacred Music
People do not reject the gospel because it is too difficult to understand. Salvation by grace is just something they do not want. Yet we can be confident God is still working and patiently waiting on unbelievers, appealing to them through us, as we proclaim the gospel of Christ.
God's Part and Our Part
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a simple message. It just needs simple messengers like us to faithfully communicate it to our world.
Currency for the Bank of Heaven
The righteousness we all need to be acceptable to God is readily available to us and absolutely free. It comes not from our faultless performance but from a faultless Person--Jesus Christ.
Racing in the Wrong Direction
Unbelievers may be proud and passionate and even very religious in their unbelief. They do not need our condemnation; they need our love and compassion and our prayers. Paul's attitude toward his unbelieving brethren is an example for us all.
Three Responses to the Doctrine of Election
God's sovereign choice works hand-in-hand with our faith in Christ. He chooses us, and He works to bring us to Christ. And in the end all glory is His, for it is all His work. Paul takes us deep into these truths as he concludes Romans chapter 9.
Chosen Before Time Began
God chooses us! That is a wonderful truth we followers of Christ can rejoice in. In fact, we can rejoice in all God's sovereign choices because they demonstrate His holiness, justice, mercy, and grace and bring glory to Him.
The Sovereignty of God in Election
We will never fully grasp the sovereign election of God, but as followers of Christ, we can rejoice in the truth that God chose us. And that is why we chose to believe in Christ. It could be no other way, for the work of salvation is solely of God.