So, let us rejoice in the apostolic ministry commissioned by our Lord, first to Galilee and then to the ends of the earth. Let us thank our Lord for so sure a foundation, so glorious a mission, so faithful a message, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Category Archives: The Gospel of Matthew
An Advancing Kingdom
The kingdom of heaven is flourishing on earth since its inauguration but is disregarded by the world. It advances while sin, wickedness, and rebellion continue, but as the advancement continues there will be a conclusion, the close of the age (Matt. 13:39), and the consummation of the kingdom of heaven.
The Gift of Faith
Therefore, the gift of faith is, in a sense spiritually, a gift of life, health, sight, and deliverance, in which we are the blessed recipients of God’s grace, recipients who marvel at such gracious favor from today and forever.
The Feasting and Fasting of Redemption
And fasting prepares our hungry souls for the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. So, there is a feasting and a fasting of redemption which we find in fellowshipping in His Spirit, a fellowship known only by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Called to Forgiveness
It is, however, an encouragement to remember that we who have been called to follow Jesus, who have been called to the feast that is ours in Christ, have been called to forgiveness, a forgiveness that we know only by the mercy of God.
Take Heart
Let us glorify Christ remembering that He says to everyone who by God’s grace have believed in Him: “Take heart, your sins are forgiven.”
The Demanding Authority of Christ
Though the storms of life rage around us, we serve the Son of Man. We worship the King who has everlasting dominion. We are dependent upon the One who rebukes the winds and the sea, and in Him there is great calm. He is the Lord Jesus Christ, demanding discipleship, demanding dependence, and demanding deliverance.
The Healing Authority of Christ
And while sickness and disease are the plagues of this world, our greatest need is eternal. A healed body may enjoy this life but apart from faith in Christ the soul will go to hell.
Founded on the Rock
All that we need to know, all that we need to mature, all that we need for “every good work” is given to us in the Word.
The Way of Life
It is only by abiding in Him that we bear much fruit, because apart from Him we can do nothing.
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