Thoughts on Scripture and life
for the glory of Jesus Christ
Show Us Christ by Sovereign Grace
Show Us Christ by Sovereign Grace
Weekly Roundup: 2019.06.21
Listening to the voice of God, the fallacy of believing that men and women are interchangeable, the moral evil and utter worthlessness of gambling, and the sheep metaphor in the Bible, and a quote about God’s sovereignty from Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp.
Words are Always Necessary
"Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary" is a stupid quote. Preach the Gospel at all times; it requires words.
How Firm a Foundation
"Fear not!" is one of the most common commands/encouragements in the Scriptures. And overwhelmingly, it is said like this: "Fear not! Because God is with you, for you, will support you!" When there is fear of circumstance or of possible danger and uncertainty, God presents Himself as the solution. He is the remedy to faithless fear.