Weekly Article (Page 23)

The truth of the believer’s union with Christ is in the pages of Scripture for our encouragement, to answer life’s big questions, to propel us into worship, and to equip us for mission.

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” – Colossians 3:1–2

“Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.” – 1 Peter 4:19

The Psalmist believed God’s word was true (Psalm 119: 42, 89, 96, 142, 160). He knew the Scriptures demanded what was right (Psalm 119:75, 86, 128, 137) and provided what was good (Psalm 119:1, 2, 6, 9, 24, 98-100, 105, 130).

For all these things which were to be the weapons of the devil in his battle against us, and the sting of death to pierce us, are turned for us into exercises which we can turn to our profit.

It follows that every good thing we could think or desire is to be found in this same Jesus Christ alone.

Without the gospel everything is useless and vain; without the gospel we are not Christians;

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations….” (Matthew 28:19) If a Christian Were a Flower, What Would They Be? Some would say a rose, some might say a tulip, and yet others would say a daffodil. I on the other hand, say that a Christian is called to be a dandelion, because a dandelion…

“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5)

The Gospel Is An Exclamation Point! Jared Wilson writes about a minor editorial change that J.I. Packer made to a paragraph composed by Wilson for a study guide [Romans: A 12-Week Study]. And how the change makes all the difference: