The primary purpose of this blog post is to show the reader how Matthew uses the exodus event in Hosea 11:1 as a type of second exodus, and to show how this understanding of the Hosea quotation reveals a deep commitment of God in His plan of redemption for His people…
Read MoreThe following is a summary of John Stott’s exposition of Titus 3:3-8 found in his commentary on 1 Timothy & Titus. According to Stott, these verses are “perhaps the fullest statement of salvation in the New Testament…
Read MoreThe book of 1 John gives clear evidence, and thus assurance, of what a true follower of Christ looks like. In this third and final part, I’ll discuss the assurance 1 John points to in a Christian’s righteousness, understanding of Christ, and identity as an overcomer…
Read MoreAlthough Christians sometimes struggle with the question of assurance, God has graciously given us tools to discern His character and in return have assurance of our salvation. I hope to make this point clear as we continue to explore the book of 1 John and use it to understand how to discern biblical Christianity…
Read MoreWe look for our assurance in the wrong places, tending to seek assurance of our salvation in our spiritual growth, our good works and obedience to God’s word, and what God is doing in our lives. While these things can be evident of salvation, they are not the primary assurance we should seek. God has given us objective truth that we should find our assurance and confidence in…
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