Together for Our Good • Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28—one of the most familiar and beloved biblical texts—assures Christians of their eternal security in God. The verse does not deny the reality of suffering and hardship but intimates that all things all under God’s sovereign control. He weaves together the bad and the good for our salvation.  

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Come, Let Us Worship • Psalm 95

A New Year invites perseverance in the ways of the Lord, and especially in the worship of God. Psalm 95 instructs Christians to praise the Lord because He is the great King and the Saviour of His people. But affirmation of God is incomplete without a life of obedience and faith in the Lord.

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The Royal Messiah • Isaiah 11:1–9

Old Testament Scripture predicted the coming of a King to defeat God’s enemies, save His people, and establish His kingdom. The prophet Isaiah depicts the coming King as the Messiah from the lineage of David, whom the New Testament further identifies as the Lord Jesus Christ.  Christians celebrate the birth of Christ the King, God […]

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The Helper We Have • Romans 8:24–27

The Helper We Have Romans 8:24–27 Dr. Glendon Thompson Christians face various trails, often leading to perplexity and anxiety. In these challenging moments, believers struggle to formulate coherent, appropriate prayers to God. But all is not lost: the indwelling Holy Spirit intercedes for us with inexpressible—yet comprehensible—groans to God, to which He always responds, “Yes!” […]

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The Hope of Glory • Romans 8:18–30

Much of the trending news discourages and the bit that encourages appears temporary and fading. Despite all the headwinds Christians encounter in this world, we possess a solid basis to rejoice: the certain, future hope of glory. The Lord Jesus will return and transform the creation and endue it with glory.

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