6 Principles of Sacred Bible Study According to Martin Luther

6 Principles of Sacred Bible Study According to Martin Luther
 

Elevate the Biblical text itself far above the teachings of commentators or church fathers.
Having this kind of radical focus on the text itself with secondary literature in secondary place leads us to an intense and serious grappling with the very words of Paul and the other [...]

The New Birth: The Assurance of our Glorification

The New Birth: The Assurance of our Glorification

1 Peter 1.2 – To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be [...]

The Foundation of Salvation: The Wrath of God

The Foundation of Salvation: The Wrath of God
 
Romans 1.18 – For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,[…]

In Romans chapters 3-8 the Apostle Paul addresses many issues concerning the salvation of man. Each argument, however, is only a branch that [...]

The Law: Understanding Its Purpose and Function

The Law: Understanding Its Purpose and Function
 
Outline – The Law was given to:
 
1.                   Intentionally Not Save Us.
2.                  Cause Our Offense to Abound
3.                  Remove All of Our Excuses
4.                  Show the Extent of Our Sinfulness
5.                  Bring Us to Christ
 
1.                   The Law was never given in order to save us. This was not only the fallacy of [...]

Psalm 27 – The LORD is the Strength of My Life.

In Psalm 27 great secrets are revealed, but they are only revealed if we have the eye to see them. I’ve had the privilege of singing and praying through this particular Psalm every Tuesday, with a team of musicians, for the last year in the house of prayer. So these are some observations I’ve made [...]

David’s Faith in GOD

David was fearless in the presence of his enemies, even as they sought to destroy his life. Entire armies encamped around David in order to kill him, yet he remained confident in God’s ability to preserve his life. David’s confidence did not lie solely in God’s ability to preserve his flesh. Rather, his confidence lied [...]

Psalm 27.1-3: A Basic Literary Analysis

Psalm 27.1-3 A Basic Literary Analysis
1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell.3 Though an army [...]