The Old Sinful Self

Scripture Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. ~Romans 6:5-6, NLT Quote The teachings of…

Vexed By Evil

Scripture He rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed {vexed} by the depraved conduct of the lawless. ~2 Peter 2:7, NIV Quote Because we are saved by grace and not by works, the gospel is inherently humbling. ~Timothy Keller We don’t usually think of Lot as a righteous man but according to scripture, he…

The Flood Tide Of Evil

Scripture Save me, God! I am about to drown. I am sinking deep in the mud, and my feet are slipping. I am about to be swept under by a mighty flood. ~Psalms 69:1-2, CEV Quote Sin shrugs at God. Its essence is failing to believe not that He exist but that He matters. ~Timothy Keller Sin or evil does…