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COLOSSIANS 2:13–15 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ (Colossians 2:13). Regeneration is sometimes called “the divine initiative.” It is the activity that God undertakes to intervene in our lives and change us from a state of spiritual death to a … Continue reading “GOD’S ROLE IN REGENERATION”

ROMANS 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). To get the full impact of this verse so rich in meaning, and to avoid misinterpreting it, we need to see it in its context. We … Continue reading “SUFFERING WORKS FOR GOOD”

ROMANS 8:28–30 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers (Romans 8:29). Whenever people ask me, “Does the Bible teach predestination?” I always give a resounding, “Yes, absolutely!” No one who has ever read the Bible can doubt … Continue reading “GOD’S ELECT HEAR HIS CALL”

JOHN 3:1–3 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). For a more complete understanding of election we will spend a few days considering regeneration as a result of God’s calling. Without regeneration we cannot be conformed to Christ. … Continue reading “MUST I BE BORN AGAIN?”

REVELATION 21:1–4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away (Revelation 21:4). The Bible does not give us much direct information about heaven, and this is doubtless because heaven will be more glorious … Continue reading “EVERY TEAR WIPED AWAY”

ROMANS 8:12–21 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory (Romans 8:17). The theme of sharing in Christ’s sufferings is an important one in Paul’s letters. As Christians we are baptized … Continue reading “THE REWARD OF SUFFERING”

ROMANS 8:22–27 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently (Romans 8:25). One of the real difficulties believers face is our call to be patient in the face of suffering. As Christians, we know that God has revealed certain truths. The future is ultimately secure, and when … Continue reading “GOD HELPS IN TIME OF NEED”

1 PETER 4:14–19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good (1 Peter 4:19). We think of a vocation or calling as a job that we are appointed to do. We speak of a call to the ministry, but we could just … Continue reading “THE VOCATION OF SUFFERING”

JOHN 14:1–4 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you (John 14:1–2). When we talk with people who are suffering from deadly … Continue reading “TRUSTING GOD FOR ETERNAL LIFE”

1 CORINTHIANS 15:12–19 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost (1 Corinthians 15:16–18). Sometimes we hear that people in the … Continue reading “THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION”