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If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. – Colossians 3:1-2 I’ve been thinking about this passage lately. What are the things that [ READ MORE ]
The first mention of work is in Genesis – and it is a great thing. Before the fall of man/sin’s existence, Adam had two jobs: to work and keep the garden (2:15), and to name the animals (2:19). But God knew that Adam still lacked something in his life, so he brought him a woman. [ READ MORE ]
I’ve been reading an epistle a day, trying to practice reading more contextually, or “paragraph by paragraph” (Fee & Stuart). I’ve noticed three things that continue to come up: The apostle’s diligence in prayer for the saints. The significance and depth of our sin, and the weight of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. The reality [ READ MORE ]
I’ve been reading Jerry Bridges’ book, The Discipline of Grace, with my good friend John the past few weeks. Here’s a passage that really hit me. “We must distinguish between the activity of sin, which is true in all believers, and the dominion of sin, which is true of all unbelievers. Sinclair Ferguson has written, [ READ MORE ]
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