When Christians Sing

When Christians sing God’s Word with the congregation, God is praised. It is, therefore, simply unthinkable to be an un-singing Christian. We sing because we are made in God’s image, … Continue reading

When Jesus Shows Up

King Jesus is with his people in a special way when they are gathered as his church to do his royal business of corporate worship. “Corporate worship” is what takes … Continue reading

Is the Law Good?

After arguing that grace produces holiness while the law arouses sinful passions (Rom. 7:1–6), Paul now clarifies the law is good. Sin, not the law, is the problem. The law … Continue reading

To Whom Do I Belong?

In this paragraph, Paul continues an argument he began in chapter 6. He debunks the notion that Christianity is a license to sin. Nothing could be further from the truth. … Continue reading

Despair

Sadly, we’ve seen an uptick in “despair” in recent years. Many of our neighbors (and some of our own) are walking through life burdened by depression and anxiety. Some individuals … Continue reading

Deliverance

David is running from Saul, who has become his ruthless enemy. Betrayed by kinsmen who should have protected him, David is forced to hide in the mountains. David, a great … Continue reading

Justice

David endured over ten years of injustice at the hands of Saul. David could have exacted justice himself, but Psalm 35 demonstrates that he relied on God to execute perfect … Continue reading

“Can I Be Free of Sin?”

Every true believer wants to sin less. Even though we often face the temptation to abuse grace, we are eager to wage war against our sin because the gospel has … Continue reading

“Can’t I Sin a Little?”

We all know what it is like to presume upon God’s grace. In a moment of weakness, because of the indwelling sin that still lingers in our hearts, we step … Continue reading

“Why Blame Me?”

This is one of the most important passages in the Bible explaining original sin. Every human being is born corrupted by Adam’s sin and deserving of God’s condemnation. This is … Continue reading