“Being a true Israelite and true Christian.” Can we really believe what Paul says in Romans 9? He stacks up several phrases to persuade us he is telling the truth. He first contends he speaks the truth “in Christ.” Next, he plainly says “I am not lying.” Then he attests that the Holy Spirit confirms his truthfulness in his conscience. Can we still believe that the sorrow in his heart leads him to say “For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake...

Recently I returned from a Work and Witness Trip, the fourth one my wife and I have participated in the last 5 years. Similar to other...

Romans 8:14-17 brings us into the heart of the message of Pentecost; the Holy Spirit transforms and empowers believers as they experience...