Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
"It's Just a Spirit Thing"
In a conversation today I was asked how a person might know, have assurance, that he is truly a follower of Jesus Christ. While a scriptural answer for this question can be found in Romans 8:16, I also like the way John Calvin puts it:
"The Spirit of God gives us such a testimony, that when he is our guide and teacher our spirit is made sure of the adoption of God; for our mind itself, without the preceding testimony of the Spirit, could not convey to us this assurance."
This would appear to be an example right out of a wonderful song the Christian music group Newsboys sang called "It's Just a Spirit Thing." But in reality it is much, much more. It is a living example of God's wisdom, provision, and his love for those who come to him through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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"The Spirit of God gives us such a testimony, that when he is our guide and teacher our spirit is made sure of the adoption of God; for our mind itself, without the preceding testimony of the Spirit, could not convey to us this assurance."
This would appear to be an example right out of a wonderful song the Christian music group Newsboys sang called "It's Just a Spirit Thing." But in reality it is much, much more. It is a living example of God's wisdom, provision, and his love for those who come to him through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
RefRev
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
ReformedRev's Quote of the Day
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. - Corrie Ten Boom
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Faith
Faith. When people talk about faith I often ask them to define the word. This is always interesting but not always successful. Faith is more than just committing ourselfs to what we believe are Christian principles. Faith is more than a psychological explanation to many of the issues we face in life. Faith is much more!
Faith is not just abstract ideas about God, Jesus Christ, or the Holy Spirit. Faith is much more!
Faith is what connects us to the beauty and wonder of Jesus Christ. It is our dependence, not upon what we see in ourselves, but upon what we know about our Lord. Through his redemptive work, his grace, and his mercy, we are saved.
As we struggle through the challenges of this life we must hold onto our faith. We must also stay focused on Jesus Christ if our faith is to be sustained, or as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "Faith means being held captive by the sight of Jesus Christ."
So let us not lose sight and remain committed to our faith in Jesus Christ.
RefRev
Faith is not just abstract ideas about God, Jesus Christ, or the Holy Spirit. Faith is much more!
Faith is what connects us to the beauty and wonder of Jesus Christ. It is our dependence, not upon what we see in ourselves, but upon what we know about our Lord. Through his redemptive work, his grace, and his mercy, we are saved.
As we struggle through the challenges of this life we must hold onto our faith. We must also stay focused on Jesus Christ if our faith is to be sustained, or as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "Faith means being held captive by the sight of Jesus Christ."
So let us not lose sight and remain committed to our faith in Jesus Christ.
RefRev
Saturday, August 24, 2013
ReformedRev's Quote of the Day
God's truth judges created things out of love, and Satan's truth judges them out of envy and hatred. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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