Law or Faith? (Romans 4.13-17)


William Norman Ewer wrote a little couplet that said, “How odd of God/to choose the Jews.” And that brings up an important question: Why did God choose to bless Abraham, and through him and his Jewish descendants, the entire world? Was it because of law or because of faith? Actually, it was neither law nor faith. God chose Abraham and his Jewish descendants out of sheer grace. According to Deuteronomy 7.7-8: “The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But … Continue reading Law or Faith? (Romans 4.13-17)

666: The Number of the Beast


Since today is the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss the number of the beast: 666, mention of which is found in Revelation 13. Antichrist: The First Beast (Revelation 13.1-10) The defeat of the devil is a future but certain event. In the mean time, John’s Revelation teaches us, we should expect ongoing spiritual conflict. It is important to understand that spiritual conflict is not merely spiritual. It is not just a matter of prayer, meditation, fasting, and other spiritual disciplines. Nor is it just a matter of … Continue reading 666: The Number of the Beast