In the third chapter of Matthew, a group of notable worshipers travelled a considerable distance to a wilderness location where John the Baptist ministered. For sure they invested time and energy in coming to him; perhaps they even spent money and risked their reputations. They were interested in joining the crowed, meeting the man, hearing the message, and feeling … More Why are you reading this devotional thought?
Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. Man looks at the outward show, but God looks at the inward soul. However, that being said, let us not forget that both God and man see the outward appearance, and this is of immense importance. Outward appearances matter. The show that men are … More The Outward Show: Holiness from the Inside Out
As children of Adam and Eve, men are by nature sinful and unholy. However, as reborn children of Jesus Christ, such are by grace declared to be holy. This is called “justification.” In addition, those freely justified are commanded by our Sovereign Lord to pursue holiness for the rest of their days. This is called “sanctification.” … More Selective Service: Picking and Choosing Where We Will Obey
Unfathomable Grace 