One of the most often quoted verses of the Bible. It teaches the omnipotence (all-powerfulness) of God over all things and His omnibenevolence (all-goodness) toward the believer. What is meant by "all things" and what is meant by "good"?
As finite creatures of God, even though regenerated by the Holy Spirit, we do not have infinite knowledge of God's purposes. Sometimes we don't know how to pray as we ought. It's during these times that the Holy Spirit is our helper in prayer.
The Bible does not sugarcoat suffering in this world. Christians are not excluded from the suffering. The entire creation groans waiting the future Redemption the sons of God, our glorification! How are we to deal with sufferings in this present time? By focusing on future glory!
The primary purpose of the Spirit's leading in the believer is unto holiness and righteousness. As the Spirit of Adoption we know we are the children of God and are, therefore, His by choice and we have a right to all the children of God.
If you are a born-again believer, you have the Spirit of God dwelling in you? For what purpose? How does His presence manifest Himself the life of a believer and in the church? By promoting and enabling His people to lives of righteousness and holiness.
Walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh are the real difference between life and death. The non-Christian can't see it at all but faith comes by hearing. We call, God chooses
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About Second Street PCA
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Sermons (and a few other things) from Second Street Presbyterian Church, Albemarle, NC