In this sermon we look at two “grace” gifts that God has provided us with in Christ. The first is the redemption through his blood and the second is the “Knowledge” and insight that we receive because we belong to Christ. We know what the problem of man is. We know how we have been […]
Now, this particular Psalm conveys some really great theology on how we know God. Theologically, we can say that we know God two ways. The first is through general revelation, which is simply creation and the order of the universe. Secondly we know God through Special revelation which is simply God’s Word. If I challenged […]
The theme of the chapter is about discernment and wisdom. In these verses Jesus is helping us to discern good from bad and especially good leaders in the church from bad leaders in God’s church. I would also say this, “That bad theology and bad fruit are intricately linked by Jesus.”
At the heart of Jesus teaching, there is a question about both your attitude to God and about your attitude to your possessions. The question essentially comes down to this, “Who or what occupies the greatest place in your life?” Is God and Christ your treasure or is your money, your possessions and resources your […]
Poetry and songs come out of the heart and reflect what is important to the person who penned them. This particular Psalm of David, this poem or song, is the last Psalm of David in the Book of the Psalms. It could be because it was the last one penned by the David or it […]
I do love the way Rick Warren puts it. “It’s not about you!!” This line in the Lord’s Prayer screams that at us! This line drags our eyes away from our circumstances to God’s purposes and Kingdom in this world. It is good for me to do that because it is an amazing cure all […]
As we look at Romans 8 we notice that about 2/3rds of the references in Romans to the work of the Holy Spirit are found in this chapter. The Holy Spirit assures us that we are God’s Children. The Holy Spirit helps us in our prayers. The Holy Spirit assures us that in all the […]
Paul reminds us that those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God (v.14). This is so re-assuring. Not only does God’s Holy Spirit awaken in ourselves a deep longing to know God and to know Jesus but He reminds us continually that we are part of the family. As Christians […]