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In a week in which we have been bombarded with images of fiery destruction, it is helpful to remember that a fire is coming which will have no limit in range, no delay in time, no degree of impact, no ease of trouble, no scope to contain it, no goods to be saved, and one way of escape: faith in Jesus Christ, with a life of righteousness and holiness. Do we hold lightly to this world, or cling t...

Over the coming weeks we will work through a book of systematic theology called "Daily Doctrine" by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway). We hope that you will join us and engage with the book as we seek to learn more about the God of heaven, and what the knowledge of him means for his pilgrim people upon earth. If you are in the UK you can get the book here: amzn.to/3ZX4ICu or www.icmbooks.co.uk/product/3...

The Lord speaks to his servant in a time of distress: "Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." The comforts and encouragements remain ours. Here is a prayer commanded, a command we should not need but often do, to cry for help to the gracious and faithful Lord of all, prompted by his Word, his Spirit, and his providences. Here is a promis...

Jesus is truly God and truly man, most might and most merciful, full of virtue. A woman approaches him, full of sickness and misery. She heard: she had learned enough of Jesus to believe that he was able to help her. She came: having tried many remedies, and gained nothing, now she is determined to come to the Christ. She touched: she reached out in faith that was personal, distinct, voluntary,...

Over the coming weeks we will work through a book of systematic theology called "Daily Doctrine" by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway). We hope that you will join us and engage with the book as we seek to learn more about the God of heaven, and what the knowledge of him means for his pilgrim people upon earth. If you are in the UK you can get the book here: amzn.to/3ZX4ICu or www.icmbooks.co.uk/product/3...

What does it mean to give thanks and to sing praise to the Lord, the Most High? It means declaring his lovingkindness and faithfulness. When should we give thanks and sing praise to the Lord Most High? Regularly, consistently, and appropriately. Who should give thanks and sing praise to the Lord Most High? Those made glad through his work, who triumph in the works of his hands. Why is it good t...

It is sweet to have encouragements, but normal to face discouragement and difficulties. David shows us a man determined to live and serve "before the Lord." David's election is the root of his peace and joy. David's situation, in which the Lord has helped him and humbled him, put him in a good place. David's devotion is evident in his sacrificing, dancing, and giving as the ark comes up to Jeru...

Over the coming weeks we will be working through a book of systematic theology called "Daily Doctrine" by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway). We hope that you will join us and engage with the book as we seek to learn more about the God of heaven and what it means for his pilgrim people upon earth. If you are in the UK you can get the book here: amzn.to/3ZX4ICu or www.icmbooks.co.uk/product/38356/Daily-Do...

Language is a strange thing, and we too often sing or hear what we do not understand. One of the oldest incarnation hymns, originally dating from the 1650s, is, "God rest you merry, gentlemen." That first line actually means, "May God grant you enduring peace and happiness." Much of the language of that hymn is drawn from the words and sense of Luke's Gospel, and the encounter of the shepherds ...

What is Christmas about? If you do not really care about Christmas, why should you care about the baby born in Bethlehem? You should care because God is at work: he sent his Son. Galatians 4:4-5 tells us when God acted: "In the fullness of the time," at the prophesied, promised, prepared, and proper moment. It tells us what God did, sending forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law. It...

The light is shining, breaking through barriers. Philip arrives in Samaria. He has there a mighty ministry, marked by miracles, and many heed him and are baptised. Among them we see a marvellous profession, that of Simon the sorcerer. When the apostles arrive, they validate the work, laying on hands so that the precious gift of the Spirit comes upon the converts in a distinct way. When Simon se...

As we continue to look at life under God, we need to make sure that we embrace biblical conceptions of basic categories and identities. That means we need to understand true, scriptural masculinity, the distinctive manliness of the man of God. We must assess the wrong questions that are asked, consider the ugly truth we need to face, remember the perfect example God has given, embrace the helpf...

In the opening chapters of Acts the infant church faces a number of assaults which Satan intends to bring down the kingdom of God. In each case, in God's mercy, the church is guided and directed in a right response, keeping the new covenant community faithful, pure, united, and focused. Persecution is addressed by prayerful faithfulness, corruption by principled faithfulness, division by practi...

As we return to our study of life under God, we are reminded of our need to grasp the dignity and value of life made in God's image. In a society that craves life for some but seems to little regard for the life of others, the Christian understands that God is sovereign over the beginning, course, and ending of the life of each of his creatures, as well as exercising a distinctive care over his...

Heaven’s favour (Psalm 106:4-5)

A new you-pursuit (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Scattered (Acts 8:1-4)

The plea (Psalm 109:26)

A new you-fruit (3) (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Abraham’s boast (Romans 4:1-3)

A true witness (Acts 7:54-60)

A new you-fruit (2) (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Salvation’s hope (1 Thessalonians 5:9-10)

Temples and traitors (Acts 7:44-54)

A new you-fruit (1) (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Portraits of Christ (Romans 8:29)

Blood and wrath (Romans 5:9)

A new you-root (2 Corinthians 5:17)

The Shepherd’s care (Isaiah 40:11)