Nobody’s spiritual heritage compares to that of the Jews. Paul lists some of the blessings unique to them as God’s people: the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came (Rom 9:4, […]
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When It Takes More Faith Than Willpower to Obey
I’ve realized the most difficult times to obey are those requiring us to walk by faith. For example, we know it’s wrong to steal, murder, commit adultery, etc (Rom 2:14-15). It might take some willpower not to do those things, but it doesn’t take much faith. There are some situations though where we have to […]
How Are Believers “Salt and Light”?
Jesus said believers are “salt and light”: “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a […]
