Scotty Smith points out that focussing on God’s gracious acceptance and delight in us is one of the best antidotes to complaining and resentfulness. He also points out, that even when we come to the point of view whereby we ourselves become convicted of our unsavoury behaviour toward God; in Christ, God has always been …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 20 Chapter 12 – Of Adoption I. All those that are justified, God vouchsafes, in and for his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption: by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of the children of …
If the gospel of Matthew ended at verse 61 of chapter 27 we’d have a dead moral example and a scattered group of followers. Some would prefer the story ended here, but the events recorded in chapter 28 of Matthew’s gospel are foundation on which Christianity rests, and the cornerstone which supports and gives meaning …
In Matthew 27:45-61 the barrier between God and humanity is breached, and it is breached from God’s side. The hope of victory over the grave comes to us as Jesus’ body is placed in the tomb. A new song for the morning congregation Jesus Is The Name We Honour, along with Christ Is Made The …
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