God’s Word tells us in no uncertain terms: “Follow…holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). Here is the truth, plain and simple. Without the holiness that’s imparted by Christ alone—a precious gift we honor by leading a life devoted to obeying his every Word—none of us will see the Lord. And this refers not just to heaven, but to o […]
My friend Mike Ratliff presents a superb article by Bob DeWaay that gets to the heart of the problems inherent in spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines. As usual, Pastor DeWaay is Scriptural, clear, insightful and convincing. What more could you want? If you have read my article Spiritual growth? There’s an app for that, you’ll be [...] […]
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The Solas
Sola Scriptura
The Bible is the sole written divine revelation and alone can bind the conscience of believers absolutely.
Sola Fide
Justification is by faith alone. The merit of Christ imputed to us by faith is the sole ground of our acceptance by God, by which our sins are remitted.
Solus Christus
Christ is the only mediator through whose work we are redeemed.
Sola Gratia
Our salvation rests solely on the work of God’s grace for us and in us.
“Perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1
“Having therefore these promises.” I claim the fulfilment of God’s promises, and rightly, but that is only the human side; the Divine side is that through the promises I recognize God’s claim on me. For instance, am I [...]
Reading David Wilkerson’s Daily blog today, (and please do go and read it ) I was reminded of a post I wrote in September of 2008, most part of which is the title above.
It is one of those posts that is still very much a part of my life and I have [...]
God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.
Part 1
Every now and again I get so excited and inspired by a life that was or is lived fully for the Lord. It is like a mini-explosion in me. It is so encouraging and causes me to lift up my heart [...]
I feel very overwhelmed in my heart tonight. I am full of worship and awe but It feels like I have lips that are lame. Sometimes there are just no words to express what one feels. This old Hymn does it much better than I can. I will add the audio shortly.
A couple of posts ago, I shared that Mike Ratliff had had a seizure. This is an update on his condition and also a link to a most wonderful posting that he has written.
Come to Me and I Will Give You Rest
My brethren, I do not know why God has brought back a very old illness [...]
A river touches places of which its source knows nothing, and Jesus says if we have received of His fulness, however small the visible measure of our lives, out of us will flow the rivers that will bless to the [...]
What is Sanctification? How does it take place. What do I have to do to have this happen in my life? Know this: all who belong to the Lord are all going to go through it His way.
In the first writing, Oswald Chambers explains the Death side of Sanctification. Then He looks at [...]
A dear brother Mike, over at Possessing the Treasure, has written a post on prayer and we got into a short discussion about “unconscious consciousness” in the Lord. I remembered a wee while ago that I wrote a post about this back in September 2008 and I wanted to share it again now.
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