It’s All Grace
The riches of God’s gifts flow from His character of love and mercy. We could never earn or deserve all that God gives us. He just gives them to us because He loves us.
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7 Signs the Holy Spirit Is at Work in a Church
Based on the biblical teaching about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, what would we expect to see, hear, and experience if the Holy Spirit was truly at work in a local congregation. I think Scripture points us to at least 7 realities.
The God of “Re”
God’s modus operandi is about taking the broken and mending it. He is in the fixing business.
5 Great Books on the 5 Points of Calvinism
Of course, if you want to know what John Calvin taught, you should read Calvin himself. But, for those who want to study the “Five Points,” here are five helpful books.
Far as the Curse Is Found
Believe it or not, I had never heard all of the verses to “Joy to the World.”
3 Great Books on The Apostles’ Creed
Lord willing, in the spring of 2025, we plan to teach a series on the Apostles’ Creed at Immanuel. In preparation for this series, I purchased several books on the Apostles’ Creed. The following three are my favorites, with one bonus book thrown in for good measure.
Taking Away the Secrecy of Pornography
One of the ways pornography enslaves us is that we simply don’t talk about it. Sin thrives in secrecy.
The Confessions of Augustine
This book is truly and remarkably insightful with respect to the character of God, the nature of man, and the grace of God that changes our wills. Consider the following quotes, and consider reading The Confessions for yourself!
“Think about These Things”
There is a direct correlation between your thoughts and your character. What we think about throughout the day shapes us so much that we will become what we think.
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