Possibly, the earliest post-Pauline, post apostolic literature that we have is in the letter of Clement of Rome to the Church in Corinth. Most likely this was written around 95-96 A. D, and persons appointed by the apostles still held office in the church but were being pressed out of leadership by a younger generation. […]
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This article is part 6 in a series by Tom Nettles on Remembering Jesus Christ. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5). Paul’s alarm at the gullibility of the Corinthians in receiving false teachers arose from the implications this had for several issues of vital truth, all of which impinged on the […]
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The gospel certainly will succeed, and Christ will lose none of his sheep; not a one for whom the Shepherd has died will fail to enter the sheepfold. But such certainty arises and is perfected in suffering.
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If you remember Jesus Christ the gospel is clear, the cross is dear, and the ceremonial law with its burdensome reminders—sin not yet atoned, hearts still in need of circumcision—will disappear.
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Are you suffering sickness, death of a loved one, or some other kind of painful loss? As you face your trial honestly—realistically—do not forget the unseen, eternal realities that are also true.
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When among the church at Corinth false teachers came who taught that there is no such thing as a resurrection of bodies, Paul began his instruction with a strong assertion of the absolute truthfulness of the gospel that he had preached.
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This article is part 2 in a series by Tom Nettles on Remembering Jesus Christ. You can read part 1 here. “Remember Jesus Christ, risen out of death, arising from the seed of David, according to my gospel” (2 Timothy 2:8). In supplying the name of the one that we are to remember, he also […]
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“Remember” means to be in active reflection on the saving mercy contained in the eternal covenant and the consequent redemptive action of God in Jesus Christ.
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In all the Christian vocabulary there is scarcely a word more cherished that the word forgiven. It is basic to all our hope. We stand before God accused, guilty, and owing a debt greater than we could ever pay. But resting our case on Jesus Christ who in the place of sinners paid that debt in […]
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“Merciful LORD, pardon all my sins of this day, week, year, all the sins of my life, sins of early, middle, & advanced years, of omission & commission, of morose, peevish & angry tempers, of lip, life & walk, of hard-heartedness, unbelief, presumption, pride, of unfaithfulness to the souls of men, of want of bold […]
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1 John 3:2-6 “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He […]
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Great Forgiveness for Great Sin Charles Spurgeon Preached December 31, 1876 Published MTP 1903 Provided by Mack Tomlinson I like the way Luther talks upon this subject. … He says, “Jesus Christ is not a sham savior for sham sinners, but He is a real Savior Who offers a real atonement for real sin, for […]
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“Divine Forgiveness Admired and Imitated” Colossians 3:13 Charles Spurgeon MTP, May 1885 Sermon number 1841 Taken from Spurgeon’s Expository Encyclopedia 7:401, 402, 405, 406. When He forgives He forgives the whole of our faults, follies, failures, and offenses. There is a certain solidarity about sin, so that it makes up one lump. I read the other day […]
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Our love for Jesus flows directly from our awareness of how much he has forgiven us. I do not minimize the compelling nature of his attributes when I affirm this. His excellence should move us to love him in and of himself apart from any favors we receive. In forgiveness, however, we see all of […]
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“Forgiving myself” is common practice among Christians today, almost taken for granted as right, necessary, and biblical. The idea runs roughly like this: when I sin, I must confess my wrongdoing to God, accept his pardon, and then forgive myself. Poignantly reflecting the heavily psychologized world in which the Church walks, to witness how vigorously […]
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Plans sputter, hopes crumble, relationships derail, or evil exposes itself. I know I did my part – but God didn’t come through. Because life is full of disappointments, modern pastors and writers inform me, it must also be full of forgiveness. Their sage advice? Loosely commandeering Psalm 142:2, they urge cultivating a lifestyle of forgiving others, forgiving […]
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Forgiveness is divine. That is to say that it takes divine and supernatural grace to forgive. It could be argued that only those who have been forgiven by divine grace are empowered by divine grace to (properly) forgive. There are serval reasons why divine grace is needed for forgiveness: Where does this grace and power […]
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One of the joys of the reformed faith is its evangelistic pedigree. From Calvin’s Geneva to Judson’s love for Burma, those who embrace the doctrines of grace have a long history of commitment to sharing Christ with the nations. When it comes to rural America, evangelism has its challenges.
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Are you ever haunted by memories? David was: “My sin is ever before me” (Psalm 51:3). The sons of Korah also were plagued by difficult memories: “All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face” (Psalm 44:15). Remembering your past failures and sins can keep you locked in the dungeon of despair.
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There is the difference between restraining grace and renewing grace. Restraining grace keeps you from sin out of fear of cultural ramifications. Renewing grace keeps you from sin out of fear of God.
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By now, everyone has heard about the mass killing at the Covenant Presbyterian Church and School in Nashville, Tennessee. On Monday, March 27, 2023, an armed woman, who was “transgender” and identified as a man, entered the school and in cold blood murdered 3 children, all age 9, and 3 adults, including the Head of School. The […]
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The Great Commandment—love God and love others perfectly and perpetually—sums up all the law and the prophets.
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When we think of the Pharisees, we think of men who were religious zealous who put man-made rules on people, which is true. We think of those who conspired to have Jesus killed, which is also true. Pharisees were very proud of their place at the …
Recently, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), published its Light Magazine 2022 Winter issue, Pursuing a Culture of Life. One of the articles was by SBC President, Bart Barber, entitled, “Working Toward the End of Abortion: A Pro-Life Response to Abolitionism’s Critiques.” But the title of […]
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Duty is a loaded word with many implications. It implies an obligation of action despite obstacles or trials that stand in the way. Duty assumes resistance. It assumes doing something regardless how I may feel on any given day. In a way, duty is the antidote to pragmatism or a superficial happiness. It is the […]
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“Pay to all what is owed to them:…honor to whom honor is owed.” — Romans 13:7 “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” — 1 Peter 2:17 Governmental leaders are to be honored because of the position that they occupy. Christians owe them this even when they act dishonorably—not that we ignore […]
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In the book of Job, we see the suffering of one man who the devil wanted to prove to God that he will curse Him if calamity should fall upon him. God granted Satan to cause great suffering to Job with the exception of taking his life. Job sat in silenc…
Here is a question on which I have been musing for the last 2 years: If the present generation of Americans were given the opportunity to form a new nation, could they create one equal to or greater than the United States of America? The answer is an undeniable “no.” The only people who would […]
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Here is a question on which I have been musing for the last 2 years: If the present generation of Americans were given the opportunity to form a new nation, … More
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