Rich truth in Mike’s post. I like his comment about fruit. Though that deserves it’s own study. Good fruit, bad fruit. Fruits of the Spirit. What about fruit of sound Biblical doctrine, and fruits of good works? The Bible speaks much about agriculture: Good Sed, Bad Seed. Good soil, which any farmer (or even the… Continue reading God Justifies the Ungodly
Category: Confessions and Catechisms
I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Truly favorite verses. I personally prefer the KJV text which seems to make it clear which gospel Paul is not ashamed of.
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Maybe not in Paul’s day, but today we can become confused by alternative gospels, but they likely will not get you persecuted.
by Mike Ratliff
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 (NASB)
Western Christians, especially American Christians, are, for the most part, double minded. Materialism, humanism, and liberalism have so contaminated them that they believe that they will never be persecuted for their faith. It is as if the idea that persecution for being a Christian is unthinkable. In many parts of the World persecution is actually becoming worse. It is estimated that over 16,000 Christians are martyred each year. However, in this country Christians are more concerned about Football or Television shows or money or possessions than contending for the faith.
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WLC – Q. 46. What was the estate of Christ’s humiliation?
Q. 46. What was the estate of Christ's humiliation?A. The estate of Christ's humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in his conception and birth, life, death, and after his death, until his resurrection. What was Christ's condition before… Continue reading WLC – Q. 46. What was the estate of Christ’s humiliation?
WLC – Q. 45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
Q. 45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, and correcting them for… Continue reading WLC – Q. 45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
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