By His Word Romans 1:18–32 begins Paul’s explanation of humanity’s universal need for the gospel. The apostle is not merely describing a few unusually wicked people. He is revealing what happens whenever human beings suppress God’s truth and attempt to live independently of their Creator. This passage begins with God’s wrath, but we must rememberContinue reading “Condemnation”
Category Archives: By His Word
Sent and Sending
By His Word “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” —John 20:21–22 John 20:19–23 brings us into a room filled with frightened disciplesContinue reading “Sent and Sending”
A Taste of Heaven
By His Word “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” —Romans 8:1 We must be careful whenever someone promises that faith in Christ will guarantee wealth, uninterrupted health, or freedom from hardship. The gospel never tells us that believers will escape the trials of this present world. Jesus warnedContinue reading “A Taste of Heaven”
An Anchor for Life’s Storms
By His Word Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:20–24 Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:20 “For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.” —1 Peter 2:20 Peter wrote to Christians whoContinue reading “An Anchor for Life’s Storms”
The Gospel Has a Front Door
By His Word “Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” —1 Peter 4:9 Peter wrote these words to believers living under pressure. They were experiencing rejection, uncertainty, and growing hostility because of their faith. Yet Peter did not tell them to withdraw behind locked doors. Instead, he called them to remain spiritually alert, love oneContinue reading “The Gospel Has a Front Door”