“Outward practical holiness is a very precious mark of grace. It is to be feared that many professors have perverted the doctrine of justification by faith in such a way as to treat good works with contempt; if so, they will receive everlasting contempt at the [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Outward holiness from the heart
Posted in Quotes on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The searchlight of God’s word
Posted in Pathway ponderings, discipleship on June 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Search me, O God, and know my heart!
Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!
Psalm 139: 23-24 (ESV)
If we desire to grow in holiness, we need the Lord to put the searchlight of His word on our hearts. We often are [...]
Back to the Word
Posted in Scripture on June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16 ESV)
It is grievous that within the church it seems many are ignoring the word of God in favor of experiences or other external “words” or ideas. We need in this [...]
Following the Path
Posted in Pathway ponderings on June 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is an excellent and encouraging reminder at this link
A Father’s Day thought
Posted in Pathway ponderings on June 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It is Father’s Day today in the U.S. As a father myself, I am so aware of my need for my Heavenly Father. Let’s remember to thank and praise God our Father, who is the perfect father in every way.
Worthy of worship
Posted in Scripture, worship on June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, ‘Let all God’s angels worship him.’” (Heb. 1:6 ESV)
If God commanded the angels to worship Jesus, how much more should we the redeemed of the Lord see our need to worship Him?
The Lord Jesus, the Savior and Shepherd, is worthy of worship! [...]
A good resource for discipleship
Posted in discipleship on June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is the address for a good resource dealing with discipleship:
http://www.discipleshiplibrary.com/
Present ourselves to God
Posted in Pathway ponderings on June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“…so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.” (Rom. 6:19b ESV)
Everyday is a fresh opportunity to present ourselves to God as His servants, set apart to Him to follow His ways. Let’s take advantage of today’s opportunity!
By faith
Posted in Pathway ponderings on June 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 (KJV)
As I study passages such as Gal. 5:16-25 [...]
