The more the Christian matures in Christ, the more humble and childlike their faith becomes. In Psalm 131 the Psalmist confesses a simple and humble trust in His God. David is the author, but the circumstances of this Psalm are not readily apparent. However, David confesses his childlike trust in the Lord and urges others […]
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Psalm 63: Thirsting for God
Imagine you are stranded on an island, with no access to drinkable water. As time goes on, you begin to weaken, your body begins to cramp up, and eventually, you pass out. As you are laying down, all you can think about is one thing, water. You must have it, or else you will die. […]
The Doctrine of Providence And Its Practical Application In The Christian Life
INTRODUCTION It was C. H. Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, who once said that “the Sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect peace.” To know that God is completely in control of all things is the greatest comfort for the Christian. This paper […]
Global Prayer in the Local Church
We now live in a culture that is hostile to anyone claiming to know absolute truth. We often hear, “if its true to you, then its true to you…but its not true for me” We are faced with this insanity on a daily. For Christians, it is scandalous to share the gospel, because our message […]
He Died for Me: Limited Atonement & the Universal Gospel
How can the atonement be limited in its efficacy without restricting the content or the scope of the free offer of the gospel? In his book, He Died for Me, Jeffrey D. Johnson seeks to solve the dilemma on how the death of Christ can be sufficient for all without being applied to all. Johnson […]