Pictured: Moses holding the Ten Commandments at the center of a statue of lawgivers atop the East Facade of the United States Supreme Court building. My friend James wrote recently that the Ten Commandments play no role in the life of a Christian. I disagree–and contrary to my usual approach, I am going to beginContinue reading “Do the Ten Commandments Make Any Difference Anymore? Matthew 13:52.”
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The Scarlet Thread. Psalm 65:3; Isaiah 53.
What did Abraham, Moses, and David put their faith in—sacrifices? The blood of sheep? Did they believe their good deeds got them into Heaven, or did they believe that God required faith? Does the Old Testament speak of Jesus? Yes. The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus, just as the New Testament looks back. HeContinue reading “The Scarlet Thread. Psalm 65:3; Isaiah 53.”
The Scarlet Thread.
What did Abraham, Moses, and David put their faith in—sacrifices? The blood of sheep? Did they believe their good deeds got them into Heaven, or did they believe that God required faith? Does the Old Testament speak of Jesus? Yes. The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus, just as the New Testament looks back. HeContinue reading “The Scarlet Thread.”
DO YOU BELIEVE GOD? Genesis 15:6
First, God told Abram “Go … to a land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation” Genesis 12:1-2. Later God spoke a second time: “To your offspring I will give this land” 12:7. Then He spoke a third time: “I will make your offspring like the dust of theContinue reading “DO YOU BELIEVE GOD? Genesis 15:6”
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