romans-8:28

The Total Depravity of Man Chapter 8 ENORMITY The theology of the last century has failed lamentably at two essential points, namely, its teaching concerning God and its teaching concerning fallen man. As one writer expressed it, "On the one hand, they have not ascended high enough . . . on the othe... Read More

"And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ" I Corinthians 3:1. "I am carnal, sold unto sin: to will is present with me, but to perform that which is good I find not. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free fr... Read More

"Sinners, of whom I am chief."-1 Tim.1:15 Humility is often identified with penitence and contrition. As a consequence, there appears to be no way of fostering humility but by keeping the soul occupied with its sin. We have learned, I think, that humility is something else and something more. We hav... Read More

The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and death. If by the Spirit ye make to die the deeds of the body, ye shall live.'-Rom. 8: 2:13 In the sixth chapter Paul had spoken (vers. 18, 22) of our having been made free from sin in Christ Jesus. Our death to sin in... Read More

But now we have been discharged from the law, having died, to that wherein we were holden; so that we serve in newness of the Spirit, and not in oldness of the letter.'-Rom. 7:6. If ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law.'-Gal. 5:18 THE work of the indwelling Spirit is to glorify Christ ... Read More

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." --Rom. 8:28 In my further discussion of this subject I shall attempt to show that all events conspire to ruin the obstinate and finally impenitent sinner. This is not dire... Read More

"For we know that all things work together for good to them that love God." --Rom. 8:28 In illustrating the subject presented in these words, I shall, I. SHOW WHAT THE PASSAGE MEANS. II. ILLUSTRATE THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED. III. NOTICE SOME PARTICULARS AS ILLUSTRATIONS OF THIS TRUTH.... Read More

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God." --Rom. 8:28 You will observe that the apostle speaks with all confidence. He does not say--we expect, or we believe or we conjecture that all will be well for God's friends,--but he says--we know. There is no doubt about it.... Read More

"Then they said unto Him, What shall we do that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent." --John 6:28, 29 In the preceding context Jesus rebukes the people for following Him, not because they saw his miracle... Read More

"WHAT DOEST THOU HERE" Intro: Elijah had lust experienced one of the greatest victories of his career. Fire from heaven. I. WHAT DOEST THOU HERE. A. He was in the wilderness of Mt. Horeb. 1. About as desolate and uninhabited as you can find. B. Sometimes we find ourselves in weird places. 1. Places ... Read More