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The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple," (Ps 19:7) In a militantly ignorant world (Rm 1:18) we need all the help we can get to wise up. And God's law is given to serve as our school master (Gal 4:2). Unfortunately, we tend to see it from only one side. But the Law of God has two sides, for every "no!" there is an implied, "yes!"; and for every "yes!" there is an implied, "no!" The "no is summarized in 1 Timothy 1:8-10, and the "yes" is summarized in Matthew 22:36-40. When you see both sides, the Law makes you joyful because it keeps you out of trouble and it gives you a purpose to pursue with all your heart. So, go: don't sin; instead, enjoy God!

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

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Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Christ is, in a very important sense, God's last Word. After Christ, to expect a return to the "various times and various ways" of the Old Covenant is to disparage the glory of Christ. We see here that Christ was appointed by God to be heir of all things. When Christ sent out His apostles to disciple the nations, it was based upon this inheritance, an inheritance already given and established. Christ owns it all already. Understanding this makes a great difference in our preaching – is the tone of our message one of begging or declaring? We are commissioned to declare to the world an accomplished fact. Christ is king. This is not a campaign to get everyone to vote for him so that he might become president at some future date. This is a word already spoken from heaven. All authority in heaven and on earth is in the palm of Jesus Christ. This means his inheritance includes Saudi Arabia, Israel, Canada, the United States, China, and Argentina. It all belongs to Him already – he bought it with His blood. Why would He not take it?

Church Planting Update from Sicily Jeremy & Jacki Warne - Avant Ministries

The Hebrew Christians were standing between two ages. Like the transition from Moses to Joshua marked a new pattern, so the transition from the old covenant worlds of types and shadows marks a new pattern of fulfillment and advance. Types move to antitypes. Promise moves to substance. Wilderness wandering leads to conquest. These transitions frequently involve shaking, suffering, and persecution. This is how the gospel goes out; it is frequently through suffering and difficulty that the Great Commission advances. We likewise live in a rapidly changing age. It may be tempting for us to want to go back, to retreat to the familiar, but Hebrews reminds us that what's ahead is better. It is worth the difficulty and the suffering. The Greater Joshua has ensured the victory, so there is no safer place to be than in His service.

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Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

For the Christian, contending for the faith is not an option, it is a command. Nothing has hurt the church more than the slow, subtle chokehold of false teaching that puts people into a spiritual slumber. The enemy still prowls around seeking whom he may devour. So believer, be watchful and on guard. Build yourselves up in the faith with a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other. Study the Word, know the Word, and be ready to contend for the faith with the Word. Let it saturate your life. As you contend, pray for discernment that you may be gentle to the one who is weak, but that you would leave the willful sinner without excuse. Mercifully call them both to the truth so that they might also trade in their sin-stained garments for the royal robes bought by the blood of the Lamb. And soldier, when you grow weary in the battle, be encouraged to know that you have a Commander that will strengthen you in the fight and present you victorious.