-An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign- and a sign will not be given it, except the sign of Jonah.- And He left them and went away. -Matthew 16-4-

A continued discussion on the eternal decree of God and how it is expressed through His will and Word

And Jesus said to her, -Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.- But she answered him, -Yes, Lord- yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.- -Mark 7-27-28-

But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man. -Matthew 15-18-

Using Romans 8-26-39, John 6-26-44, and Chapter 3 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith we introduced and began a discussion of the Decree and Sovereignty of God as the foundation for the entire redemptive narrative of the Church, His body, and the assurance of our salvation.

Jesus said to them, -I am the bread of life- he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. -John 6-35-

God has called His people to be salt and light in a dark and dying world. John the Baptist is a faithful witness and biblical example of what it looks like to be true to our calling.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. -2 Corinthians 13-14-

Jesus came to proclaim and establish the eternal Kingdom. Many of His disciples including John the Baptist struggled with doubt when it appeared that God's promise was not living up to their expectations.

Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. -Galatians 5-24-