The decrees of God are God’s purposes or determinations with respect to future things. Ephesians 1:9 refers to the “mystery of his will”. Acts 2:23 refers to the “definite plan and foreknowledge of God”. Romans 8:29 uses the word, “predestined”. Ephesians 3:11 refers to God’s “eternal purposes”. The decrees of God are, therefore, God’s purposes… Continue reading Who is in control? (The decrees of God)
The self-sufficiency of God
By the self-sufficiency of God we mean that God is unique, solitary and self-sufficient in all his excellency. Exodus 5:11 says, “Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?” The answer is that there is no-one like God. The first four… Continue reading The self-sufficiency of God
Adoption as sons
Julius Caesar was a great Roman General, with unmatched military ability. He lived from 100 BC to 44 BC and became Leader of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar played a critical role in the Roman Republic, ruled largely by a Senate, becoming the Roman Empire, ruled largely by one man – the Emperor. What is… Continue reading Adoption as sons
The gospel and traffic fines
I hate getting traffic fines. I really hate it because it’s such an avoidable expense. The worst thing is to get back from a good holiday and then get a R500 fine in the post for speeding. However, you check the photo in the fine, you see that it was indeed you, it was indeed… Continue reading The gospel and traffic fines
The Christian life is war
We hear a lot about war and the word often has very negative connotations for us. Did you know that the Christian life can be described as war and battle and struggle? Becoming a Christian may seem to some as the easy way out, but it’s certainly not. According to Romans 7, becoming a Christian… Continue reading The Christian life is war