The Spirit transforms (Romans 8)

In Paul’s survey of the Gospel in the epistle to the Romans he declares that all have sinned (3:23), that the Lord Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses (4:25), and that by simple faith we can be freely justified (3:21-26). To those thus put…

The promises of God (2 Corinthians 1:20)

“For how many so ever be the promises of God, in Him is the yea: wherefore also through Him is the Amen, unto the glory of God through us” (2 Cor 1:20, R.V.) Let us see how much we can learn from this one verse about the promises of God. Their author. These…

The way of cleansing

Believers in Christ and in his atoning sacrifice are assured by Gods word and God’s Spirit that their sins are forgiven, and that they have peace with God. This does not, however, mean that henceforth they themselves cease to commit sin. Indeed,…

The destiny of God’s people

“And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you shall be my people.” (Lev 26:12)   No idea is more fundamental to the purpose of God in history, as it is revealed in Holy Scripture, than this one: “They shall be my people, and I will be…