"I have always believed that at the heart of Romans 8 you have the secret to really using the gospel in your heart to change yourself in a profound way." Tim Keller
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The beginning of Romans 9:14 suggests that Paul has taught this material before! He has just stated that when people don’t believe, it is because God has not chosen them. Then he immediately says: “What then shall we say? Is God unjust?” He asks that question, of course, because he knows it is the first reaction of everyone who hears this teaching! It is normal to ask: To choose only some and not all—that is not fair! Isn’t God being unfair? But Paul counters: “Not at all!”... continue reading
Here's our round-up of helpful articles, useful links and resources, and other 'good things' we think you might like:
1. Talks from FIEC’s Hub Conference 2015
Listen to talks by Ray Evans given at the recent FIEC Hub Conference.
2. Scripture in Song
A website with Scripture memory songs and other useful resources to help with Scripture memorisation.
3. BeLoved
A new video from Glen Scrivener.
4. Songs from The Crowded House
A new music album from The Crowded House.
5. 500+ Preaching Resources
David Murray at HeadHeartHand shares over 500 resources on preaching.
Found something that you think should make it on to the On to a Good Thing round-up? Send it to: ontoagoodthing@thegoodbook.co.uk
Romans 12:1-2 shows us the way to overcome spiritual stagnation or ongoing disobedience; the way to bring our hearts joyfully to offer ourselves wholly:
1. View the mercies of God. (KJV and ESV have “mercies” instead of “mercy”; we are not to think of God’s mercy in general, but his specific acts and deeds—supremely, to look back at the cross.) If we lack a passion or interest in being holy, it comes from a failure to contemplate God’s mercies toward us. There is no way to sustain a pattern of holiness in Christian living without a kindling of our hearts by deep meditation on God’s mercy and grace; we need to begin reflecting on the mercies of God.... continue reading
“The letter to the Romans is a book that repeatedly changes the world, by changing people” says Timothy Keller, best-selling author and pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Here he explores the letter’s powerful place in church history, and explains how it has also profoundly influenced him.
Why should Christians study the book of Romans today? All I have to do is point to history.
Saint Augustine, the fourth-century bishop of Hippo (in what is now Algeria), was converted by reading the book of Romans – a passage from Romans 13. Augustine had a Christian mother, but he turned his back on her faith. He sought truth elsewhere, decided to live however he felt, and fathered a child out of marriage. But while living in Milan, he heard the preaching of Bishop Ambrose, a towering figure in the church. And he found himself unable to shake off what he had heard:... continue reading
1 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;
2 Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
3 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
4 But with you there is forgiveness,
so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in his word I put my hope.
6 I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning.
7 Israel, put your hope in the Lord,... continue reading
As we dip into chapter 11 of Luke’s Gospel, the antagonism between Jesus and His opponents is ratcheting up, notch by notch. How will God’s chosen King respond to living in a society increasingly opposed to Him? And how should His followers live in such a society, then and today?
33 ‘No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.’ Luke 11 v 33-36... continue reading
In keeping with our Epic Explorers week - we've got an 'Explore / Search' quiz for you. Enjoy!
Who was the first grandchild in the Bible?
Who did the Lord command to send a man from each tribe up to explore Canaan?
In which book does the writer 'explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens'?
"Concerning this _______, the prophets ... searched intently and with the greatest care"
Saul's attendants search for someone who can comfort Saul by playing which instrument ?
Who sent people to search carefully for the child ruler born in Bethlehem?
Mary and Joseph anxiously searched for Jesus. Where did they find him?
We're really excited about Epic Explorers, the brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. We'd like you to get excited about it too - tell your friends, your church's childrens worker, the person who runs the school CU - so we've made a desktop wallpaper for you...
Here's the wallpaper and it's available for your desktop, laptop, tablet and even mobile phone. Enjoy!
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How to change your wallpaper: The wallpaper you need will vary , depending on your monitor size, screen resolution and a few other considerations. You can click here to see what your resolution is. Generally you set one of these are your wallpaper by clicking on the link to download the image, then right-clicking on the image (once it’s open) and selecting “Set as Background,” “Set as Desktop Background,” or something similar.
Over the past two years, the team at desiringGod.org has published a series of ebooks made available to their readers free of charge. Check out the list here and download a few (or all of them!) to enjoy!
