Biblical Truth and Discipleship
The psalms are a book about God in relation to His people and it differs from the other books of the Bible because the verses in this book are not just God's words to man, they are also man's words to God. The message of Psalm 1 is that when God extends blessings on a believer, He is pronouncing His favor and His approval of that person. It is through faith and faithfulness that brings a person into God's favor.
John Owen observed that Christians were well aware of why sin was to be resisted, but they were not properly instructed in how to resist it. His response was to write a type of guidebook for Christians to use in their struggles against sin---"The Mortification of Sin."
With sin as the villain who causes the fall of mankind, it is Christ who emerges as the hero who redeems man through His own death.
"Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent."Rev. 3:19 What is Repentance? The definition of repentance is that it is an acknowledgement of sin(wrongdoing), a heartfelt remorse or sorrow for committing sin, followed by a change of heart and turning away from sinful behavior. An important aspect of repentance is... Continue Reading →
Hosea 4:6 Teaching Ministry 