The great teacher of wisdom wrote, “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider that God has made the one as well as the other.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14) For many of us, these are tremendously good days. Physically, we find ourselves in the best shape of our life. Mentally, we are growing in knowledge and wisdom. Relationally, … More Secret Contentment
God foreordains our sin. There is much mystery here. Our human responsibility is not being denied. God is not the author of our sin. However, whatsoever comes to pass, we know it has been sovereignly decreed by our sovereign God. God foresees our sin. He is omniscient and knows those transgressions which he has decreed. He also can look … More Why Will You Stay Away?
Paul’s heart is broken for his countrymen. From his own personal experience, he understands how immersed someone can be in zealous religion and yet remain so far from divine reconciliation and intimacy. It grieves Paul that his Jewish brothers and fathers are so religiously active and remained relationally alienated. It gives him no pleasure to quote Isaiah: But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held … More He Holds Out His Hands
Unfathomable Grace 