15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. (Romans 5:15 ESV) Death came to us through one man (Adam),...
A Fragile Balance
13 He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. (Matthew 15:13 ESV) There is so much advancement mankind has made and we think that it is all good and valuable. But as our scripture clearly states that what God has not planted will be rooted up....
The Daily Battle
15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. (John 17:15 ESV) We were not built to exist outside of the world we live in, but to be God’s stewards of the one we live in. In doing this, and doing God’s...
Cultivate
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.[a]4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. (Psalm 37:3-5 ESV) In some translations the word “befriend” is replaced with “cultivate”. I think...
Intercession
25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost[a]those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25 ESV) Christ intercedes for us in every way. Yes, His grace and mercy saved us on the cross. But even now, He is interceding for...