Posts with the tag “sin”

Charles Spurgeon once said, "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." This great preacher of the past was no stranger to heavy and hard things in his life. He faced a lifelong battle with depression, physical ailments that left him in constant pain, and the relentless attacks of the adversary against his church. He knew well those moments when we are driven to God, feeling completely helpless amidst the roaring current of life. King David knew these moments as well. He faced spears from Saul, betrayal from his own son, and the crushing weight of his own adultery and murder. Yet, David also knew the tender experience of God's redeeming love washing over his soul. With the emotion of a man driven to God by his circumstances, David authored Psalm 25. He gives voice to our deepest prayers when our troubles cast us upon the Lord.  Read More

The purity of the Gospel itself was on the table in the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. For decades, the disciples had been unrelenting in their mission. Thousands of people from both Jewish and Gentile backgrounds were coming to faith. These new Gentile believers had never stepped inside a synagogue, heard of Abraham, or shopped for a kosher menu. This raised a massive question. What is actually necessary for salvation? The Jerusalem Council answered this question and clarified the purity of the Gospel for every culture, era, and background.  Read More