“So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28, ESV) “It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might … Continue reading The Waiting Room
Spiritual Theology
The Cup Of The New Covenant
On Thursday of Holy Week we remember that first Lord's Supper when Jesus said "this cup is the new covenant in my blood." Do you have any idea how much meaning is poured into that cup? Perhaps this excerpt from Cruciform: Living the Cross-Shaped Life will help you get a taste of how sweet the new covenant promises are for … Continue reading The Cup Of The New Covenant
The Christian Life Is Cruciform
"The Christian life has its beginnings and its continuance in the work of the cross as Christ died for the forgiveness of our sins and to impart new life to us. The Christian life is cruciform as we die to sin, to selfish individualism, to our own desires and ambitions, to the mindset of the world and … Continue reading The Christian Life Is Cruciform
3 Questions For Every Situation
Three questions I need to ask myself regularly: 1) Will Jesus be my delight and satisfaction in the midst of this DIFFICULT situation? 2) Will Jesus be my delight and satisfaction in the midst of this COMFORTABLE situation? 3) Will I, by faith in the promises of the gospel and in dependence on the Holy Spirit, get to know Jesus better and become more like … Continue reading 3 Questions For Every Situation
