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John M. Frame addressing the charge that if people have no ‘free will’, people are simply robots: ‘Scripture is concerned, above all, to glorify God. Sometimes glorifying God humbles man, and those who believe Scripture must be willing to accept that consequence. We covet for ourselves ever more dignity, honor, and status, and we resist accepting a lower…

‘I think that many of us don’t care about redemption as much as we think we do. Yes, we know we have a sin problem, but in our heart of hearts, we just want life to work, and when it doesn’t, it isn’t too long before we are beginning to harbor questions about God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love. We are easily irritated with the minor…

‘Doubts and fears have power to spoil much of the happiness of a true believer in Christ. Uncertainty and suspense are bad enough in any condition — in the matter of our health, our property, our families, our affections, our earthly callings — but never so bad as in the affairs of our souls. And so long as a believer cannot get beyond ‘I hope’, and…

Joyful, reverent, and fervent praise springs from knowing God in His power. The denial of the doctrine of creation directly undermines the worship of God, as does the denial of His sovereign control over all things, including the hearts of men. Our God reigns over the whole world and no one can…

Someone has said that Jesus Christ came from the bosom of the Father to the bosom of a woman. He put on humanity that we might put on divinity. He became Son of Man that we might become sons of God. He was born contrary to the laws of nature, lived in poverty, was reared in obscurity, and only once crossed-the boundary of the land in which He was born—and that in His…

“My soul magnifies the Lord…” What is your favorite Christmas carol? Christmas carols are songs about Jesus’ birth. Mary’s song was the first Christmas carol. She sang about how big and great God is. Have you ever looked through a magnifying glass? Have you seen how things can look very big through that magnifying glass? Mary wanted her life to magnify God. She wanted…

Who is Jesus? Read John 1 1-5 again and this time read “Jesus” instead of “the Word.” Jesus is with God and, at the same time: Jesus is God. There is God the Father: and God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. There is One God who is three Persons. Jesus is not only a man: He is God. In God’s power: Jesus created the earth and everything that…

You can be sure because Christmas has always come at the same time for many years. But even before the first Christmas, people were sure that Christmas was coming. How did they know about God’s promise to send Jesus? God spoke through people called prophets to tell about His plan long before it…

Why do we celebrate Christmas? Christmas is fun. Opening gifts is fun. Visiting family and friends is fun. Eating cookies and candy is fun. Is this why we celebrate Christmas? On the first Christmas, the shepherds did not have gifts, friends, and candy. They were tired and hungry from working hard all day. At night there was more work to do. They took turns staying awake…

“… how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11) If we follow the pattern of Scripture, we will pray for God’s material provision and for his spiritual gifts, with an emphasis on the latter. It is tempting for pastors to pray about buildings and budgets, but it would be better for us to pray for the…