God encourages his people who are frieghtened by all the forces set against them.

God is not only the great Creator and the one whol will raise the dead, he is also the one who gives every believer a new heart. Regeneration is God's work, a powerful work, and a mysterious work.

God explains why fromal worship is not pleasing to him when our hearts are not devoted to him, and he promises blessing to those who live by faith.

God explains why fromal worship is not pleasing to him when our hearts are not devoted to him, and he promises blessing to those who live by faith.

Does God discriminate in giving his grace to some and passing others by to leave them to recieve what their sins deserve? If so, on what basis?

God encourages the faithful with the promise of present help and future glory.

God encourages the faithful with the promise of present help and future glory.

Does God discriminate in giving his grace to some and passing others by to leave them to recieve what their sins deserve? If so, on what basis?

Can the light of nature lead people back to God? Can we use the law as a ladder to heaven? The confession summarizes the answer of Scripture that sin has so weakened us that only God can save us.

The Lord, through his prophet, rebukes the faithful, for growing lax in seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness. When they respond in faith, he assures them of his presence with them.