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WE’RE CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES, NOT SIMPLY CONVERTS By Dr. RC Sproul
We should take notice of what Jesus did not say in the Great Commission. He did not say, “Go therefore and make converts of as many people as possible.” All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,...
TRUSTING GOD By Pastor Scott Henry
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). When the psalmist speaks of afflictions he is not just referring to those that are physical, but also spiritual affliction. Many are the spiritual afflictions of...
IT’S OUT OF YOUR CONTROL By Paul David Tripp
We're nearing the end of March, a month dedicated to Five Words That Change Families. We've looked at Surrender, Purpose and Discipline, and today's word is essential to the previous three: PATIENCE. Surrendering our desires to the Lord won't come naturally to us, nor...
WHY DID THEY HATE JESUS? By Pastor Kevin DeYoung
It is sometimes said that Jesus was killed on account of his inclusion and tolerance, that the Jews hated him for hanging out with sinners and tax collectors. This is the sort of sentiment which has a bit of truth to it, but only a tiny bit. No doubt, Jesus upset many...
GOOD FRIDAY By Pastor Scott Henry
Good Friday is a day when believers remember the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. It’s a day we remember how Christ became a curse on the cross (Gal. 3:13) for all those given to Him by the Father (John 6:37) in order that through His atoning work they...
ASH WEDNESDAY: PICKING AND CHOOSING OUR PIETY By Carl Trueman
It's that time of year again: the ancient tradition of Lent, kick-started by Ash Wednesday. It is also the time of year when us confessional types brace ourselves for the annual onslaught of a more recent tradition: that of evangelical pundits, with no affiliation to...
TRUE LOVE By Pastor Scott Henry
“But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another…” (1 Thessalonians 4:9). Paul told the Thessalonians, “But concerning brotherly love … you yourselves are taught by God to love one...
DEBT FORGIVENESS By Dr. Tim Savage
‘In him (Jesus) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us” (Ephesians 1:7-8). One definition of the word ‘forgiveness’ is ‘the canceling of a debt’. We, as humans, have...
PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Pastor Scott Henry
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Difficult...
YOUR HOPE IN 2016 By Paul David Tripp
If you pay attention to the way we speak and the way we act, we're always hoping for something. "I hope our company does well this year" / "I hope he isn't mad at me" / "I hope God answers my prayer" / "I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow" / "I hope this sickness isn't...