In Christ, Christians have died to sin and given new life. The old way of life of living out sinful, God-denying, desires is over. Instead, the believer is to live out the rest of his … Read More
Exiles: Living in Hope – Living the Good Life
Elect exiles are to pursue the good life even in the midst of suffering, because Christ’s victorious suffering enables and empowers them to persevere.
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Exiles: Living in Hope – Free to Live in Subjection #2
Belonging to God, and secure in their true identity and hope, Christians are free to subject themselves to, and honour, their spouse.
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Exiles: Living in Hope – Free to Live in Subjection #1
Having been freed and given great privileges, Christians are to be good ‘subjects’, submitting under and respecting the authority of various human institutions that they are part of. Christians recognise the God-given role of earthly authorities. … Read More
Exiles: Living in Hope – The Honour of Holiness
Believers are chosen in Christ to live in ways that glorify God. What a marvel and assurance is this good news, and what a challenge to our lives in exile here.
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Exiles: Living in Hope – Living as Children of the Holy God
As elect exiles, our core identity is that we are children of God. Knowing this, we seek to maintain and nurture a child-like attitude towards our heavenly Father as we live in anticipation of our … Read More
Exiles: Living in Hope – Chosen by God; Strangers in the World
It is God’s great mercy that gives true hope that sustains believers through trials and testing. Christians persevere in the faith by understanding the great mercies of God poured out on the believer and the … Read More
A Deep Breath – I Hear His Voice
Hear the voice of the Good Shepherd, the one who calls you to find rest in him.
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A Deep Breath – He Is My Shepherd
With Yahweh as his shepherd David has reassurance and everlasting joy.
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Ruin Rebuild Reform – Return to Old Ways
Nehemiah ends on a very low note, with the people of God returning to old ways of unholiness and disobedience. We’re led to long for a rescue, restoration, rebuilding and renewal that addresses the heart of … Read More