“We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.” – 1 John 4:16
“The spirit of true saints is the spirit of divine love.” – Jonathan Edwards
Rev. Patrick Vincent
“We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.” – 1 John 4:16
“The spirit of true saints is the spirit of divine love.” – Jonathan Edwards
“Take care and be calm, have no fear and do not be fainthearted,” – Isa. 7:4
The Christian attitude is marked by calm; a settled inner repose of quiet unaffected by circumstances.
“The LORD will fight for you, while you keep silent.” – Exd.14:14
Get out of God’s way.
“My soul clings to You; Your right hand takes hold of me.” – Psa. 63:8
Cling to Jesus.
Cleave to Jesus.
Follow hard after Jesus.
And with a reciprocal action, Jesus holds, sustains, and supports you in His embrace.
“For the LORD of hosts has purposed, And who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, And who will turn it back?” – Isa. 14:27
Short answer: no one.
“Loose him, and let him go.” – Jesus (John 11:44)
After Lazarus was raised from the dead, he didn’t wear his graveclothes any longer.
After we are raised from the dead spiritually, we don’t continue living like we once did.
“The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” – Jesus (John 6:37)
“But I am a great sinner, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I am an old sinner, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I am an hard-hearted sinner, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I am an backsliding sinner, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I have served Satan all my days, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I have sinned against light, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I have sinned against mercy, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
But I have no good thing to bring with me, say you.
‘I will by no means cast out,’ says Christ.
This promise was provided to answer all objections.”
– John Bunyan
“Jesus fills all in all.” – Eph. 1:23
Jesus constantly pervades all things with His love and power (cf. Jer. 23:24; 1 Kings 8:27; Psa. 139:7).
“You hate all workers of iniquity!” – Psa. 5:5
In case you were told sin is not that big of a deal.
“Our God is a consuming fire!” – Heb. 12:29
In case you were told sin is not that big of a deal.