In The Beloved – Ephesians 1:6 “to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (ESV) How great is the love we receive from both God the Father and God the Son! Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones considers the measure of this love and its central theme found in Christ […]
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The Glory Of God – Ephesians 1:6 “to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (ESV) Forgiveness of sin is the heart of our redemption in Christ. But that is different than saying God’s primary motivation for redemption is forgiveness of sin. This, says Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones,
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Higher Than Adam – Ephesians 1:5-6 “he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (ESV) God is the Creator of everyone, but not everyone is in His family.
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Adoption – Ephesians 1:5 “he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,” (ESV) We are adopted by God! He chooses us! With careful attention to the details of Paul’s letters, Dr. Marytn Lloyd-Jones explores the purpose of salvation and the implications of being adopted
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“but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18a Years ago, I heard a sermon on this verse and its message has stayed with me ever since. Here are some thoughts from this morning: 1st, this is an Imperative, a Command; it is not optional for anyone
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“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,” 1 Peter 1:14 Peter’s Letters are another place in my Bible reading where you can just camp out and fill yourself to the brim! There is SO much to comment on, it’s hard to know what to choose.
“You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4 James Is Blunt! Like others, he asks a Question and makes a Statement directed at every Christian. If we are followers of
“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” James 1:22 Imagine growing up in a home where your oldest brother is the Son of God; a Perfect Boy, Teenager, and Man! This is the home that James grew up in. If there was anyone that understood Jesus, it was
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“Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 Right up with Romans 12, this is one of my favorite Chapters! I love the imagery of God working with His children as a loving Father. His spirit is seen in the command to – “Pursue Sanctification”!
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Holy And … Before Him In Love – Ephesians 1:4 “even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love” (ESV) Why are Christians elected to salvation? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores this doctrine showing that we are chosen by God to
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