“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope”(Romans 15:4) When the Jewish Rabbi Saul, later being named Paul, wrote these words (along with half of the New Testament), he had “the Scriptures” in mind. There is no doubt that … Continue reading Is There Any Hope?
Category: Grace
Unashamed of the Good News
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek (non-Jew) (Romans 1:16). We live in a bad-news world. Hardly anyone will debate that. It would take pages to itemize all the bad news … Continue reading Unashamed of the Good News
God Moves in A Mysterious Way
"'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,' says the LORD. 'For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts'" (Isaiah 55:8, 9) "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of … Continue reading God Moves in A Mysterious Way
A Bleak Future – – For Some
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness" (Romans 1:18). Some of the messages I write are highly unpopular. In short, not too many want to hear about God's wrath and man's spiritual failure. We are fond of euphemisms, positive only … Continue reading A Bleak Future – – For Some
Elusive Peace
“For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape” (I Thessalonians 5:3). According to Lloyd Cory, we find this interesting note: Peace is rare: less than 8% of the time since the beginning of recorded time has the world … Continue reading Elusive Peace





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