Sin is more than just a moral issue that splinters friendships, splits families and causes dictators to oppress people. Those are the results of our sin. Sin is a spiritual issue. It separates us from the holy God. Our sins alienate us from his presence and cut us off from his person. (Isaiah [...]
Have you ever considered the question, “Why Did Christ Have to Die”? The answer may seem simple, and yet so many miss the point of his sacrifice entirely. In fact, many believe they are Christians simply because they have been baptized or confirmed, not simply because of his sacrifice. Others believe they are Christians because [...]
Isaiah 59:1 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. When we were preparing for a sermon series on fear a few months ago, Michael McCormick, our Campus Pastor in Robinson, made a statement that has stuck in my mind. He said that sin [...]
Fearing God is honor, respect, and awe of God demonstrated by living in obedience to his Word. Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. ESV WILL I SURRENDER MY LIFE TO GOD? Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in [...]
Psalm 25:14 The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. ESV “Fear” and “friendship.” Those words normally don’t go together. How can the “friendship of the Lord” be for those who “fear him?” Doesn’t fear cause us to run away? Isn’t friendship for those [...]