July 19 – Because of One Man
Am I standing with Adam (literally, “man”) or will I stand for Christ? Will I be caught by His grace or dragged along by the sin of the world?
Am I standing with Adam (literally, “man”) or will I stand for Christ? Will I be caught by His grace or dragged along by the sin of the world?
I am absolutely certain there was not one instance where my sister was getting in trouble and I volunteered to take her place.
On the days when we just do not feel loved…
Sin is what comes out of disobedience to produce separation from God. It is us being at war with God. Whether it is something as drastic as murder or as commonplace as lying and pride, the causes and effects of these sins are the same.
Vampires don’t exist but if they did, the Bible stands clear that they are evil. Yes, I said it. Vampires are evil. So are you.
It is not about what you go without… It is about why.
John said He came to save not condemn. Paul said it is His kindness that leads people to repentance.
If these things are true than it seems quite clear that many in the church don’t really want anybody to get saved.
There is something beautiful about a soul rending moment when the realization weight of our sin comes into direct contact with the depth of His love.
I sucked in my breathe and absorbed the convicting blow as I read James 1:19-20. Quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger…. I wouldn’t exactly say those words described me a day ago.
In Solomon’s old age, they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the Lord his God, as his father, David, had been. (1 Kings 11:4) Read: 1 Kings 11:1 – 12:19, Acts 9:1-25, Psalm 131:1-3, Proverbs 17:4-5 Relate: At thirty-eight years of age, John gave up his legal studies and secular…