COLOSSIANS 1:1-2:7 – ‘In everything’ Christ is ‘pre-eminent’ (18). In Him, there is salvation – ‘redemption, the forgiveness of sins’ (14) – , sanctification – ‘mature in Christ’ (28) – and service – making Him known (27). Everything is in Christ. In Him are ‘all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge’ (2:3) – all that […]
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God (Romans 5:1-2). Peace with God, the grace in which we now stand, the hope of the glory of God: […]
In Christ Jesus,… the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love (Galatians 5:6). We’re called to put our faith in God. What kind of God do we believe in? In 1 John 4:8, we read the words, “God is love.” If we are to become more like God, we are to pray […]
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you (Isaiah 26:3). In our lives, there are plenty of things that happen to us which make us wonder if we can ever enjoy “perfect peace.” Here, God’s Word speaks to us of “perfect peace.” What does the prophet Isaiah say to […]
The Lord… is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). In Luke 15, we have Jesus’ story of a young man who wandered far away from home. What was happening at home while the young man was so far away from home.? The father was […]
I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labour […]
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what […]
More about Berkouwer, see The Theology Of G C Berkouwer The question of universalism in Barth’s theology has been raised directly by J D Bettis in his article, “Is Karl Barth a Universalist?” (Scottish Journal of Theology, Vol. 20, No. 4, December 1967, pp. 423-436).This article requires to be carefully discussed not only for its significance as […]
God’s Word holds out no hope for any of us, saving ourselves: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).There is, however, a way for sinners to be saved: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”(1 Timothy 1:15).
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:5). What kind of a life am I living? Is my life becoming more and more Christ-centred, or is it becoming more and more self-centred? These […]