At first sight, the conversation between Abraham and God in Genesis 18 might seem like one of the most peculiar stories in the Bible. Abraham bargaining with God over the destruction of Sodom, and God negotiating the terms of judgment with a mere mortal? It’s a narrative that I wouldn’t have dared to fabricate.Upon further…
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The Bible has numerous critical statements about “works,” particularly “works of the law.” Paul repeatedly emphasizes that we are justified through faith in Christ, not by performing works of the law. Salvation “is not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8, NKJV). However, “good works” are a different story. According to my search in…
the profound relationship between God’s sovereignty and human actions, particularly sin. It emphasizes the importance of understanding God’s sovereignty for a Christian’s spiritual growth, assurance of salvation, and response to life’s challenges.
English Lyrics How deep the Father’s love for us?How vast beyond all measure?That He should give His only SonTo make a wretch His treasureHow great the pain of searing loss?The Father turns His face awayAs wounds which mar the Chosen OneBring many sons to gloryBehold the man upon the crossMy sin upon His shouldersAshamed I…
English Lyrics Holy, holy, holyLord, God AlmightyEarly in the morning, our song shall rise to TheeHoly, holy, holyMerciful and mightyGod in three persons blessed TrinityHoly, holy, holyThough the darkness hides TheeThough the eye of sinful man thy glory may not seeOnly Thou art holy; there is none beside TheePerfect in power, in love, and purityHoly,…
The hymn ‘How Great Thou Art’ is a Christian hymn based on an original Swedish hymn entitled ‘O Store Gud’ written in 1885 by Carl Boberg (1859–1940). The inspiration for the poem came when Boberg was walking home from church near Kronobäck, Sweden, and listening to church bells. A sudden storm got Boberg’s attention, and…
Excerpts:“The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.”“If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said; if he didn’t rise from the dead, then why worry…
English Lyrics At the name of Jesusevery knee shall bow,every tongue confess himKing of glory now;’tis the Father’s pleasurewe should call him Lord,who from the beginningwas the mighty Word.Humbled for a seasonto receive a namefrom the lips of sinnersunto whom he came,faithfully he bore itspotless to the last,brought it back victoriouswhen from death he passed;Bore…
Excerpts:“The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it.”“God is not a concept to be discussed; He is a person to be loved.”“The heart is the connecting point, the meeting place between any two persons.”