What then is repentance? One thing that repentance is not. Repentance is NOT feeling bad. You are living in a way that is contrary to the will of God, you know what you are doing is not right, but you feel bad. That’s not enough. That’s not repentance. That is just someone who is interested […]
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Henry Blackaby Devotional: The Day of the Lord
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. (1 Thessalonians 5:2) In the Scriptures, the exhortation to prepare for the day of the Lord is usually given to God’s people, rather than to unbelievers. Christians must be prepared for Christ’s return, so that they […]
From Groaning to Glory (Part 4 of 4)
The third type of groaning is the Spirit groaning on our behalf in intercessory prayer. It’s very encouraging to know that while many times, we don’t know what to do. We don’t know what God’s will is in many specific instances of our lives. But the Spirit knows exactly what to pray for in every […]
From Groaning to Glory (Part 3 of 4)
Groaning over sin. Groaning starts with a sense of problem. Then, I believe groaning grows into something deeper. This second type of groaning is one of longing. The groaning that longs for full redemption.
From Groaning to Glory (Part 2 of 4)
Let’s talk about the first groaning. The creation is groaning in pain over the ravages of sin and decay. Do we see it or recognize this?
From Groaning to Glory (Part 1 of 4)
Romans 8:17-27 The title of this sermon is “From Groaning to Glory.” In our study of Romans thus far, we have been describing the realm of the flesh. And this realm is filled with fleshly desires because those in this realm are enslaved to the law of sin, they are enemies of God, and therefore, […]