Do you like to wait? Do you enjoy being silent? If waiting and silence are not for you, then Psalm 62 may not be for you…or perhaps it is especially for you. This text shines forth with the reality that God is the only dependable source of hope, power, and rescue!1 God’s people can possess… Read More God Alone — Gantt Carter
As Christians, we often sing phrases like, “Jesus is Lord” and “He’s my king.” Jesus is not only our Savior from our sins, but He also the Supreme King we are to submit to in love. The reality of Jesus’ kingship/lordship is set forth throughout the Writings of the New Covenant, the covenant in His… Read More Jesus As King: An Old Testament Perspective — Gantt Carter
Sin…humanity’s most common and deadly problem ever. Every mentally competent person has committed rebellion against the God who created everything from nothing. The apostle Paul declares that “all have sinned and continue to fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). If we are among that accountable group of people, then we have acted… Read More An Immersion of Forgiveness — Gantt Carter
Faith is listed first in Peter’s list because it is so foundational to every part of the life of a Christian. Faith, along with hope and love (see 1 Corinthians 13:13), is an immense motivator and manifestation of God in our hearts and lives. We repented of our sins initially because of our faith in God’s word (cf. Ac. 17:30-31). By faith we responded properly to the good news of King Jesus by being immersed into Him and into His death (cf. Ro. 6:3-6). Faith is what will continue to cause us to serve God and to show His love and spread His reign in this world.… Read More Building On One’s Faith — Gantt Carter
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