No one is Self-made

Photo by Jehyun Sung on Unsplash 2 Chronicles 27:6 speaks to every person seeking to achieve great things: "Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God. "(NIV) The source of his greatness was clear. It was from God. And he needed to learn this. His father Uzziah was a great king … Continue reading No one is Self-made

What Total Depravity implies

Total depravity is the sad but biblical idea that every person is morally corrupt and spiritually dead (Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:1-3). But rather than being a sour belief which hampers faith, it is a scriptural teaching which drives us to cling to the sovereign grace of God. It is an evangelical doctrine which ignites hope … Continue reading What Total Depravity implies

The grace of humility

1 Peter 5:6-11 Humility is a Christian grace. It is a quality which makes us much like Christ and so unlike the world. And it is a grace which yields more grace. "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (v. 5) Why does God oppose the proud? Because the proud person is … Continue reading The grace of humility