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In John 17, Jesus prays, “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that…
From the blog this week: The General Work of the Holy Spirit Joe Biden’s Transgender Fictions “With the stroke of a pen he has made its egregious and far-fetched fictions the law of the land.” Why Did the Pharisees Hate Jesus So Much? “When Jesus walked this earth, true righteousness and holiness was manifested by…
The second volume of “Great Doctrines of the Bible” by Martyn Lloyd-Jones (MLJ) focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Today, we’ll look at chapter 5, “The Work of the Holy Spirit in General.” The Holy Spirit and the Incarnation MLJ begins by looking at the Spirit’s work during the life of…
From the blog this week: I Will Fear No Evil Here’s a collection of links from around the web I thought were interesting, thought-provoking, or helpful. Check them out: What is the Mark of the Beast? “Such events do not mean God has abandoned or forgotten about them; the power of the beast does not…
As I journey through the valley, I see setting sun, Darkness closes in on me, I have nowhere to run. Hidden in the darkness, Enemies abound, In the valley of the shadow, Death is all around. No more rays of light or hope, Why did He lead me here? I hear a distant, still small…
From the blog this week: How Can I Know God’s Will? 4 Questions About Leading Family Devotions “It is truly an honor and a privilege that while God does the saving, he has invited imperfect moms and dads into the process.” Surprised By Joy in Motherhood “God is kind to give undeserving sinners (which we…
All throughout our lives we are faced with decisions and, as believers, we have a desire to make these decisions according to the will of God. However, how do we know? It’s not always easy to know exactly what God wants us to do. A new opportunity presents itself and we find ourselves wondering if…
A collection of links from around the web: Why Is There Only One Way to Heaven? “Why is there only one way to heaven? The answer is far simpler than we may think. Far more logical, too. There is only one way into heaven because there is only one way out of heaven.” Standing up…
From the blog this week: Most Viewed Articles of 2020 Can Our Prayers Change God’s Will? If Not, Why Pray? “Do our prayers have the power to change God’s mind or redirect His will?” Reviving the Lost Art of Letter Writing “It is not too late to revive letter writing in our generation. I suggest…
‘Tis the season for top 10 lists! I appreciate your continued support and readership! Here are some of the top articles viewed on Growing in Grace in 2020: 11. Will the Return of Christ Be Secret? Although many hold to the idea of a secret rapture, I don’t find enough biblical evidence to support such…