The Spirit of Adoption and Inheritance
To reach the Roman people for Christ in the book of Romans, he uses Rome's legal system to provide a picture they would understand. In Romans 8, Paul uses the legal contract called adoption to convey our new position in Christ.
Divine Appointments In Daily Life
History is full of examples of seemingly random encounters that changed the lives, communities, and even nations. But from God's point of view, there are no random encounters. There are only divine appointments—moments He has set up for His purposes.
Matthew 3:13-17 Devotional
Imagine standing on the shore of a river, feeling the gentle breeze and watching the water flow steadily by. People are gathered, some waiting their turn, others watching intently. Suddenly, a man steps forward. The Baptizer meets him at the shore, speaks in rather animated ways, and then falls to his knees before the man. Click Read More to continue.
Speak the Name: Introduction
This is Trinity Sunday, and Matthew 28:16-20 and specifically verse 19 speak to the Trinity as it is revealed in Scripture, not through a single “definition verse,” but through a pattern of divine self-disclosure in which Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God, distinct from one another, and yet united as one God. This is the first of four postings of a sermon entitled "Speak the Name."
The Fulfillment of the Scriptures
This devotional is useful for preparation for Sunday, January 26th, for the lectionary reading on Luke 4:14-21.