Healthy people are hungry! People who are never hungry are either sick or dead. Hunger and thirst in a living being are evidence of life. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness have evidence in themselves of being spiritually alive! Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” [...]
Luke 18:9-14. This is a parable for all people who trust in themselves and their own good behavior to get them to heaven instead of putting their trust in Jesus and His perfect, imputed righteousness. In this parable, Jesus compares two figures: a Pharisee (who was considered the ultimate law-abiding citizen) a tax-collector (who was considered [...]
The last two verses of Romans 8 end with a staggering statement about God’s love. Verses 38-39 crescendo to a final chord proclaiming that nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God. Nothing! The foundation for this biblical truth is briefly mentioned at the end of verse 37. Last [...]
