Repentance is central to biblical faith. It brings a man into contact with God, friendship with Jesus and true freedom of conscience. Repentance brings refreshment to the soul and delivers us from slavery. Repentance is turning away from sin in order to lay hold of holiness. … [Read more...] about Freedom and Repentance
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The Road to Jericho
Moralism is the art of making every bible passage a lesson on self-improvement. It puts man at the centre, rather than Jesus. It's a Christ-less take on scripture that either flatters the doo-gooder to his own harm or discourages the weak in his weakness. Case in point, the … [Read more...] about The Road to Jericho
Where Grace Abounds
In April 1831 Charles Simeon, was asked by his friend Joseph Gurney, how he had outlasted all the prejudice against and throughout his ministry. He had already served 49 years in Trinity Church in Cambridge and would go on to serve another six before his death at age 77. He … [Read more...] about Where Grace Abounds
Impossible Demands Made Possible
In Luke 14:26-35 Jesus turns to the multitude of weary, shepherdless sheep that have been following Him and fires off a Gatling gun of impossible demands. "Set aside your wife, children, mother and father. Bear your cross, count the cost, renounce all that you have." The … [Read more...] about Impossible Demands Made Possible
Lips of Grace ~ Proverbs 4:20-22
Unlike his father David, Solomon didn't have any wars. But he did have words and he knew what words were for. He knew what words could do. Words can wound. They can tear down, destroy and break. They can also build worlds, save souls and heal broken hearts. In Proverbs chapter … [Read more...] about Lips of Grace ~ Proverbs 4:20-22