Already: Decisively and Irrevocably Free, Not Yet: Finally and Perfectly Free August 28, 2001 What we have learned from Rom_6:1-23; Rom_7:1-25 is that when we trusted in Christ as our Savior and Lord (as our Treasure!), we were united to Christ (Rom_6:5; Rom_7:4). In this union with Christ we died (Rom_6:8; Col_2:20; Col_3:3) and rose … Continue reading “03 ALREADY, NOT YET”
02 REFLECTIONS ON AN ESCHATOLOGY OF MOTHERHOOD
Reflections on an Eschatology of Motherhood Insight into an Often Misunderstood Saying of Our Lord The word "eschatology" comes from the Greek words eschatos meaning "last," or eschaton meaning "the end," and logos meaning "word," thought," or "reason." Therefore, "eschatology" in the broadest sense refers to what one thinks or how one reasons about the … Continue reading “02 REFLECTIONS ON AN ESCHATOLOGY OF MOTHERHOOD”
01 CONCERNING THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
Definitions and Observations Concerning the Second Coming of Christ August 30, 1987 This is a brief and sketchy position paper intended to clarify my position without being exhaustive. The issues and arguments are far too many than we could deal with in one evening. Let me stress that the disagreement over pre- and post-tribulationism is … Continue reading “01 CONCERNING THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST”
38 THE ELECT OBTAINED IT, THE REST WERE HARDENED
The Elect Obtained It, The Rest Were Hardened November 23, 2003 Rom_11:7-10 What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened, 8 as it is written, "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would not see and ears that would not hear, down … Continue reading “38 THE ELECT OBTAINED IT, THE REST WERE HARDENED”
37 THE PURPOSE AND PERSEVERANCE OF FAITH
The Purpose and Perseverance of Faith October 10, 1999 Rom_4:22-25 Therefore it was also credited to him as righteousness. 23 Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be credited, as those who believe in Him who raised … Continue reading “37 THE PURPOSE AND PERSEVERANCE OF FAITH”
36 THE SACRIFICE FOREKNOWN, FORETOLD, FOR FAITH
The Sovereign Sacrifice Foreknown, Foretold, for Faith April 5, 1998 Joh_13:12-20 So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I … Continue reading “36 THE SACRIFICE FOREKNOWN, FORETOLD, FOR FAITH”
35 IT'S ALL THE WORK OF GOD
It's All the Work of God October 19, 1997 Heb_13:20-25 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, 21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is … Continue reading “35 IT'S ALL THE WORK OF GOD”
34 BE STRENGTHENED BY GRACE
Be Strengthened By Grace September 21, 1997 Heb_13:7-16 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it … Continue reading “34 BE STRENGTHENED BY GRACE”
33 FAIL NOT TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF GOD
Fail Not to Obtain the Grace of God August 31, 1997 Heb_12:12-17 Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. 14 Pursue peace with … Continue reading “33 FAIL NOT TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF GOD”
32 ETERNAL SECURITY IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT
Eternal Security Is a Community Project August 18, 1996 Heb_3:12-19 Take care, brethren, lest there should be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart, in falling away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," lest any one of you be … Continue reading “32 ETERNAL SECURITY IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT”