Wondering how to prepare yourself for the Lord’s Supper? Here are five ways.[1] 1. Look back The Lord Jesus on the night he was betrayed, said to take the bread and the cup in remembrance of Him (Luke 22:19). The bread and cup are visible reminders of what Jesus did on the cross for us. […]
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What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 for us today?
This segment “What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 for us today?” is a continuation of the series on Preaching the Book of Jeremiah with Pastor Paul Alexander. Listen to the answer of this question on YouTube or listen to the full interview. KH: There’s a verse that people try and take the direct route […]
5 Ways God Uses Sickness for Good – J.C. Ryle
Perhaps you, like me, have a refreshed sense of God’s sovereignty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While I’m hopeful we have the worst days behind us, I also think the world will never be the same, and other contagions/strands could spread in the future. In case you needed a reminder of how God can work […]
What Does It Mean to Abide in Jesus Christ?
The crucial and somewhat unknown doctrine of union with Christ can be described by many metaphors: A marriage (Romans 7:1–4; 1 Corinthians 6:15–17; Ephesians 5:22–32) The body of Christ (Romans 12:4-5;1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 4:11–13; etc.) A temple and building (1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Ephesians 2:21–22) New clothing (Romans 13:12–14; 1 Corinthians 15:51–54; Colossians 3:9–12) A […]
4 Ways to Worship—Not Worry—this Election Season
Article originally posted at The Gospel Coalition in 2016. I share this article again in 2020 to help us set our hope in God during the current election season. Perhaps past presidential election cycles have left you feeling one of two emotions: elation at the victory of your favorite candidate, or hand-wringing despair that the […]
