Salvation – Page 4

We know that salvation is a gift from God. It is from Him and by Him and only through His Atonement.

“Salvation is of the LORD” (Jonah 2:9b)

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

The Sovereign By Design: Part V

February 3, 2016 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“…thy rod and thy staff they comfort me” (Psalms 23:4d) David presents the fifth action verb, “comfort,” or “comforteth,” in Psalm 23:4d. Once again David recognizes that the cause of this action flows from the pronoun “thy” (the Shepherd, the LORD, … [Read more...]

Sons of God

February 1, 2016 | Written by Christopher Lee Leave a Comment

“And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.” (Matthew 12:21) In prophesying the first Advent of Jesus Christ, Hosea wrote: “…and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto … [Read more...]

The Sovereign By Design: Part IV

January 27, 2016 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“…he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness...” (Psalms 23:3b) Thus far in these devotions of Psalm 23, under the heading of The Sovereign (My God), the general outline is: The Sovereign – By Definition The Sovereign – By Decree The … [Read more...]

The Sovereign By Design: Part III

January 25, 2016 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“He restoreth...” (Psalms 23:3a) “The LORD is… He maketh me… he leadeth me” are David’s previous statements in giving insight to the LORD being Sovereign. To continue his thought, David uses the fourth verb to show God is the Cause and we are the … [Read more...]

The Sovereign By Design: Part II

January 20, 2016 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“… he leadeth me ...” (Psalms 23:2b) We have noted in previous devotions that David’s Shepherd was The LORD (or Jehovah, Joshua, Jesus): He was David’s Shepherd (Guide, Leader, Provider, and Protector) by God’s Sovereign Choice; without any … [Read more...]

The Sovereign By Design: Part I

January 18, 2016 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures...” (Psalms 23:2a) Who is my Shepherd? “The LORD is my shepherd.” He is The Source (My Guide); and The Sovereign (My God). The Lord is proven to be Sovereign in David’s life because: 1) “The LORD is … [Read more...]