“For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” …
In our exploration of Colossians 1:15-20, we’ve encountered how Jesus is the source, sustainer, and empowering force of life. Today, we look into another crucial aspect of life in Jesus: 5. We Live Through His Mediating Life “For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell…” Colossians 1:19a Jesus, the Mediator Verse 19 tells us that “in …
“For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.” Psalm 5:4-6 Devotion: One of the most frustrating things in life is trying to live with someone who …
“To obey God, is not so much our duty as our privilege; his commands carry meat in the mouth of them. He bids us repent; and why? That our sins may be blotted out. He commands us to believe: and why? That we may be saved. There is love in every command: as if a king should bid one of …
