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HOW TO DISTINGUISH THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM THE SERPENT By Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
How do we distinguish the promptings of the Spirit of grace in His guiding and governing of our lives from the delusions of the spirit of the world and of our own sinful heart? This is a hugely important question if we are to be calm and confident that the spirit with...
TRUSTING GOD By Dr. Paul David Tripp
David writes, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:13-14) These two verses remind us of the importance of finding our identity in God as Creator. The Lord...
DOING GOOD TO ALL By Pastor Scott Henry
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). Regarding the 8th Commandment, the Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 111, reads as follows: “But what does God require of you in this...
CHRIST ALONE! By Pastor Scott Henry
“Nor is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name given under heaven among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The truth of the Gospel is that salvation is in Jesus Christ alone and outside of Him there is only damnation. John 3:36: “He who...
WHERE WILL YOU AWAKE AFTER YOU DIE … HEAVEN OR HELL? By Pastor Scott Henry
"Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels…” (Matthew 25:41). Scripture tells us in many places that all who trust in the Savior Jesus Christ receive all His benefits...
DEATH AND ETERNITY By Pastor Scott Henry
“For the living know that they will die…” (Ecclesiastes 9:5). The death of a loved one, a friend, or a relative ought to cause each of us to stop and reflect upon our own mortality. “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then...
WHY GOD MAKES YOU WAIT By Tim Challies
There are times in the Christian’s life where we wait upon God, where we wait for relief from some kind of affliction, and where we wait for a long time for God to answer prayer. I am certain that you have experienced times like these, and know that the temptation in...
THE BASIS OF A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE BY R.C. SPROUL
Some years ago, I attended an interesting wedding. I was especially struck by the creativity of the ceremony. The bride and the groom had brainstormed with the pastor in order to insert new and exciting elements into the service, and I enjoyed those elements. However,...
PSALM 42 FOR THE DISCOURAGED SOUL By Pastor Scott Henry
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance” (Psalm 42:5). Psalm 42, which was written by the Sons of Korah, aptly applied to the life of King David, the sweet...
LOVE FOR GOD By Pastor Scott Henry
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Notice the Apostle Paul wrote that “all things work together for good to those who love God.” What does it mean to love...