STRESS

2/8/2025

Stress is common in life. If there is not enough stress, we will not be motivated to accomplish anything. Too much stress and life can become overwhelming. Paul writes about this stress in 2 Corinthians 4:8, "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair." How is he squeezed so tight yet does not give up? How can we handle stress common in life?

1. Trust that God is in control.
2. Remember the truth of God.
3. Rely on the strength of God.
4. Seek to glorify God.

 

SEALED

1/31/2025

One of the greatest Biblical truths, bringing great assurance to the heart of the believer, is the doctrine of the security of the saints. Is salvation of the saints, and its security, the work of our infallible God, or the work of fallible man?  This doctrine provides reassurance that believers are eternally held in all-powerful hands of the Son of God (John 10:27-29). This great truth is based upon the character of God, who cannot lie, ensuring that His promises are unchanging and eternal (Titus 1:2). Then, to secure His gift of everlasting life, the Lord sealed the believer with the Holy Spirit promise, guaranteeing our inheritance until the complete redemption of those who are God's possession, to the praise of His glory (Ephesians 1:14; 4:30). To unravel and trample over this beautiful doctrine would require the dismantling of the Word of God which is settled forever in heaven (Psalm 119:89). When it comes to the believer's security of salvation, consider it sealed!