In 1 Samuel 2v25 you will find a stunning sentence that participates in a greater theme throughout the Bible – the will of man and the sovereignty of God. Here’s the verse: “But they would not listen to the voice of their father, for it was the will of the Lord to put them to […]
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Why You Should Consider Romans 8v1 For Your Favorite Bible Verse
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” + Romans 8v1, ESV It is nearly impossible for me to genuinely pick a “favorite” verse in the Bible. When I’m asked that question, I have a tendency to list about twenty different verses and three whole chapters. However, if my back […]
Jesus the Judge
The book of Judges is a provocative and puzzling book of the Bible. Containing numerous stories of Israel’s repeated rebellion and redemption it can leave you scratching your head as you read the final verse of the book: “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own […]
Jesus, Forever Fascinating
The problem with humanity is that we are far too easily fascinated by things that don’t matter, and not nearly fascinated enough with the things that do matter. This is also true with people who claim to be Christians. Many Christians are far too caught up in anything and everything but Christ and what He […]
The Gospel for Failures
If there is one thing that I’m good at, it’s failing. And I am quite sure that I am not alone in this skill. The entire human race specializes in failing. Everything from the most minuscule detail, to really important things we continually drop the ball on. For some it seems we can never get […]