The Cure to Fear and Weak Faith

The Cure to Fear and Weak Faith

 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God…Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not...
Abba! Father!

Abba! Father!

 “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”  Romans 8:15 On what basis does the Christian call God, “Abba”? Isn’t God the Father of us all? Isn’t this what the...
Debtors to God, Not Works

Debtors to God, Not Works

“So then brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of...
The New Life of the Spirit

The New Life of the Spirit

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in...
What Are We Now?

What Are We Now?

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and...
The Crisis of Our Time

The Crisis of Our Time

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 The great tragedy of life is our refusal to believe God. This is manifest...