Original Sin, Sanctification, and the Gospel

Here’s some more good stuff from Walter Marshall on the powerlessness of the unregenerate, gospel-less man:
We are alll by nature, void of strength and ability to perform acceptably that holiness and righteousness which the law requireth, and are dead in trespasses and sins, and children of wrath, by the sin of our first father, Adam… [...]

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More from Calvin – Reforming the Church

A new friend of mine recommended that I read Calvin’s “The Necessity of Reforming the Church”. So, I am slowing going through it, reading and re-reading. Honestly it’s been a while since I picked up something that is so weighty, thus I see my need to retrain my attention span (or maybe it’s just that [...]

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R. C. Sproul on Pure Worship

As long as we entertain delusions of our own merit or compliment ourselves on our own contributions to salvation, we block our hearts from pure worship.”

- R. C. Sproul, The Souls Quest for God, pg. 187

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift [...]

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I Have a Shelter

I love those words… “I have a shelter in the storm, when all my sins accuse me, though justice charges me with guilt, Your grace will not refuse me.” Christ the the Lord is our Rock; our Refuge; our Shelter! We are secure in Him!

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Quote of the day #30 – John Calvin

In the darkness of our miseries,the grace of God shines more brightly.” -John Calvin

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for tose who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28

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What are you Praying for?

Yesterday I was checking out what was new on the Desiring God blog and found an article entitled “What Should we Pray For” which compiles a list of all the N. T. prayers. I was reading the list this morning and praying at the same time when I came across one of Paul’s requests in [...]

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Take a Dose of Gospel – Romans 8:33-34

“Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.  Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.”
Romans 8:33-34
 So… Who is it, that will bring a charge against us? Well, [...]

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Quote of the day #23 – Jonathan Edwards

“The Godly are designed for unknown and unconceivable happiness.” – Jonathan Edwards
Obviously, this unknown, unconceivable happiness of which Edwards speaks is found in the mystery of who He is, what He has done, and what He will do. It means that you will be rich in the grace of God and He will satisfy your [...]

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How will God be Worshiped?

How can God be worshiped? This morning I was reading from David’s song of repentance from Psalm 51, and I came across this verse that brought me to meditate upon what God desires from us. Verse 17 says:
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not [...]

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C. J. Mahaney’s Testimony

Being that C. J. Mahaney has become one of my favorite preacher/writers lately I thought I’d share his testimony with you all… God’s grace is so wonderful! Hope you enjoy this… It’s worth the 7 minutes…

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Quote of the Day #19 – R. C. Sproul

“As long as we entertain delusions of our own merit or compliment ourselves on our own contributions to salvation, we block our hearts from pure worship.”
R. C. Sproul
Now of course you have to add Ephesians 2:8-9 as it magnifies God’s grace and shows that in us there really is nothing to boast about. “For by [...]

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Daily Dose of Gospel #3 – Ephesians 1:7

Here’s your daily does of what you need… Gospel!!!
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” – Ephesians 1:7
Rejoice for you have forgiveness and redemption by his blood through the riches of His grace. It is not by works lest any man should boast. [...]

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The Terrors of Legalism

“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other [...]

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Quote of the Day#13

“God is glorified when we believe with all our hearts that those who trust in Christ can never be condemned. It’s only when we receive His free gift of grace and live in total forgiveness that we’re able to turn from old, sinful ways of living and walk in grace-motivated obedience.”
-C. J. Mahaney (page 126, [...]

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Grace Alone!!!

I’ve heard many say (especially here in Romania), “How can you say that you are saved by grace alone? Don’t you need to have good works too?”
Well, My answer is this,
“…for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.” -Gal 2:16
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not [...]

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