via Reformation Theology Reading Guide Is it God’s Desire for All Men to Be Saved? by John Hendryx “…This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” – 1 Tim 2: 3, 4 If God desires [...]
John 15:16 16 “You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you. {NASB}
24Nov09
Packer on “Choosing Jesus”
Summary: Christianity Today, Jan. 11, 1999 (p.82) Article #: 148 Source: Packer, J. I. Date: 01-16-1999 What sort of event is “choice for/against Jesus as Savior?” The phrase might suggest it is like choosing the preferred dish from a menu — a choice where you opt for what strikes you as the best of the [...]
13Nov09
God’s Will, Man’s Will
“It is the will of God that saves. It is the will of man that damns.” – Charles Haddon Spurgeon
1 Timothy 1:2-6 I URGE, THEN, FIRST OF ALL, THAT REQUESTS, PRAYERS, INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING BE MADE FOR EVERYONE – FOR KINGS AND ALL THOSE IN AUTHORITY, THAT WE MAY LIVE PEACEFUL AND QUIET LIVES IN ALL GODLINESS AND HOLINESS. THIS IS GOOD, AND PLEASES GOD OUR SAVIOR, WHO WANTS ALL MEN TO BE SAVED [...]
10Nov09
The Death of Enmity
Ephesians 2:13-16 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is [...]
Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV) 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
8Nov09
Pray for Authority
1 Timothy 1:2-6 I URGE, THEN, FIRST OF ALL, THAT REQUESTS, PRAYERS, INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING BE MADE FOR EVERYONE – FOR KINGS AND ALL THOSE IN AUTHORITY, THAT WE MAY LIVE PEACEFUL AND QUIET LIVES IN ALL GODLINESS AND HOLINESS. THIS IS GOOD, AND PLEASES GOD OUR SAVIOR, WHO WANTS ALL MEN TO BE SAVED [...]
8Nov09
Christ, Our Final Sacrifice
Hebrews 9:11-15 WHEN CHRIST CAME AS HIGH PRIEST OF THE GOOD THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY HERE, HE WENT THROUGH THE GREATER AND MORE PERFECT TABERNACLE THAT IS NOT MAN-MADE, THAT IS TO SAY, NOT A PART OF THIS CREATION. HE DID NOT ENTER BY MEANS OF THE BLOOD OF GOATS AND CALVES; BUT HE ENTERED [...]
REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, THAT TIMES OF REFRESHING MAY COME FROM THE LORD, AND THAT HE MAY SEND THE CHRIST, WHO HAS BEEN APPOINTED FOR YOU – EVEN JESUS. HE MUST REMAIN IN HEAVEN UNTIL THE TIME COMES FOR GOD TO RESTORE EVERYTHING, AS HE [...]