The Spirit's work in us is to bring us to a good life, where we work what is good and say what is good.

God praises those whose hearts are circumcised in the Spirit.

Isaac is the blessed of the Lord, because he is in covenant with God.

God gives his people rest by humbling the insanely arrogant oppressor to the grave.

Paul applies the general pattern of laying aside, taking up, with a reason to issues of lying and anger (includes a condemnation of the popular view that you have to stay up late to settle arguments).

Funeral service for Robert Donald Warren (1926-2025) By telling how Jesus raised the widow of Nain's son, Luke records the compassion and power of Jesus as a foreshadowing of the bigger history of how God overcomes death in visiting his people.

The severe judgment on Babylon shows God's sovereignty and justice; more than that, it anticipates the final judgment and demonstrates that God accomplishes mercy for his people through judgment.

Delivered at Grace Reformed Church of Bakersfield. Because of who God is, the richly deserved judgment on Ephraim will not be final.

RCUS 279th Synod Worship Service The Lord's faithfulness to the RCUS for 300 years is a compelling reason to continue and grow in steadfast adherence to his word, over all opposition.

With some unusual phrases Paul makes the point that being in Christ involves more than a change in behavior or belief; it involves a new, transformative relationship that results in being like Christ.