For you (Christ) have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe….The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe….The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. (Psalm 61:3; Proverbs 18:10; Nahum 1:7) This continues our comments on Scriptures selected by …
Christ is My Hope, My Trust, My Confidence
You are my hope; O Lord God, you are my trust and the source of my confidence from my youth. From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you….Now we have great confidence in God through Christ. (Psalm 71:5-6; 2 Cor 3:4) This continues our series commenting on Scriptures …
Free in Jesus, but Never Independent of Him
If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free….Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, …
What God Is to Me: Elisabeth Elliot (Part 3)
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned….For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One …
What God Is to Me: Elisabeth Elliot (Part 2)
Never again will they hunger or thirst. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Revelation 7:16-17) A Faithful Missionary Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most influential Christian women of the 20th century. Her …
What God Is to Me: Elisabeth Elliot (Part 1)
Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert…, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands. (Deuteronomy 8:2) Elisabeth Elliot Elisabeth Howard Elliot Gren (1926-2015) was a much-loved Christian missionary, author, and speaker. Through her writings and recordings, …
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 2)
I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no Savior. (Isaiah 43:11) Originally written to answer questions at Belhaven University: “What are The Five Points of Calvinism and are they biblical?” I used it again recently in prison ministry. Introduction (Part 2) I agree with John Piper that the more we know the Lord (Father, Son, …
The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 1)
I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no Savior. (Isaiah 43:11) This article was originally written to answer questions at Belhaven University: “What are The Five Points of Calvinism and are they biblical?” I used it again recently in prison ministry. Introduction (Part 1) I love the Lord (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) because He …
Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost?
This article was originally written to answer a question at Belhaven University. God the Holy Spirit The Spirit is the third person in the Holy Trinity, equal to God the Father and God the Son in power, glory, and eternity. The Spirit, together with Father and Son, is to be believed in, loved, obeyed, and worshiped. In Jesus’ Great Commission, …
Bold Praying (Part 3)
May my cry and supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise…. May your hand be ready to help me…. I long for your salvation, Lord…. Let me live that I may praise you…. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Psalm 119:169-176) You can read Bold Praying …