I know not why God’s wondrous grace To me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love Redeemed me for His own. Refrain But I know Whom I have believ-ed, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I’ve committed Unto Him against that day. I know not how this [...]
5Apr10
I Know Whom I Have Believed
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}
Hold them guilty, O God; By their own devices let them fall! In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out, For they are rebellious against You. Psalm 5:10 (NASB) Here it’s God’s judgment that will in the end cast light on the erroneous ways of the deceived and reprobate. But it is in 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
Psalm 111:2-4 (ESV) 2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
9Nov09
The Source of Peace
Isaiah 26:12-13 LORD, YOU ESTABLISH PEACE FOR US; ALL THAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED YOU HAVE DONE FOR US. O LORD, OUR GOD, OTHER LORDS BESIDES YOU HAVE RULED US, BUT YOUR NAME ALONE DO WE HONOR.
Psalm 119:33-37 TEACH ME, O LORD, TO FOLLOW YOUR DECREES; THEN I WILL KEEP THEM TO THE END. GIVE ME UNDERSTANDING, AND I WILL KEEP YOUR LAW AND OBEY IT WITH ALL MY HEART. DIRECT ME IN THE PATH OF YOUR COMMANDS, FOR THERE I FIND DELIGHT. TURN MY HEART TOWARD YOUR STATUTES AND NOT [...]
8Nov09
The Sustenance of the Lord
IF THE LORD DELIGHTS IN A MAN’S WAY, HE MAKES HIS STEPS FIRM; THOUGH HE MAY STUMBLE, HE WILL NOT FALL, FOR THE LORD UPHOLDS HIM WITH HIS HAND. PSALM 37:23-24
7Nov09
The Source of a Pure Heart
Psalm 51:10-12 CREATE IN ME A PURE HEART, O GOD, AND RENEW A STEADFAST SPIRIT WITHIN ME. DO NOT CAST ME FROM YOUR PRESENCE OR TAKE YOUR HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME. RESTORE TO ME THE JOY OF YOUR SALVATION AND GRANT ME A WILLING SPIRIT, TO SUSTAIN ME.