Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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March 21 There is no salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. — Acts 4:12

Beautiful Savior

There are many today who would say that there are innumerable doors that lead to spiritual safety. My friend, there is but one. There was but one door into the ark of Noah; there is but one door into the ark of Christ, and that is the door of faith—the faith of the Cross. The door of the ark of Christ is cruciform: it is shaped like a Cross. He is the one and only place of safety in this world, our only sanctuary from the stormy... More
March 20 I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work You have given Me to do. — John 17:4

The Purpose of Life

In 19 th century England, after years of hard work, a young man rejoiced after having graduated from Oxford University. Well placed from a family that was well positioned, he had the privilege of meeting with the prime minister, William Gladstone, perhaps the greatest and godliest of all England's prime ministers. The young man told Gladstone how he intended to attend law school and become a lawyer. "Very good, young man. And what then?"... More
March 19 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. — John 14:1

Life—a Tragedy or a Triumph?

Will my life count for something? This question has perplexed the minds of thinking men and women from time immemorial: What will be the outcome of my life? Men have wondered whether their lives would end in triumph or tragedy. Life is a probation; it is also an education and a school. The tragedy is that the vast majority of people in America, as well as in other lands, don’t even know the one central lesson God is trying to teach... More
March 18 Yet we speak wisdom among those who are mature, although not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. — 1 Corinthians 2:6

Learning from the Mature

We need to hear from the mature saints—those who have searched the strength of their spiritual lives. We need to hear how they escaped the snare of the fowler, by what subtleties they have been beguiled, how they have taken the hill, what footwear they have found best for the enterprise, and how they have comforted their hearts after they dug the grave by the side of the way. What about those who have grown old in Christ? What... More
March 17 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. — Philippians 1:21

The Breastplate of St. Patrick

On this day, many people will sadly get drunk, supposedly to honor the memory of St. Patrick. But in fact they dishonor his memory. This man was a great Christian missionary from England to Ireland. He brought the Gospel to the Emerald Isle and saw virtually the whole country converted under his ministry. St. Patrick was fearless and bold, and Christ was the source of his strength. He prayed something ("the breastplate of St. Patrick") that... More
March 16 "… This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me," says the LORD. — Isaiah 54:17

Heirs of God

What would an inheritance from God Almighty involve? We are told that it involves all things, whether in this life or the life to come. We have been delivered from death, and we have been given eternal life. In life we have all things. We have been promised by God that He will meet all of our needs in this world, that He will work all things together for our good, and one day He will take us to be with Him in Paradise. There is probably no... More
March 15 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. — Romans 5:1

Justification and Sanctification

One of my seminary professors said, "Gentle­men, justification and sanctification must always be distinguished, but they can never be separated." There is no man who is justified, pardoned by God, who is not in the process of being sanctified. If you are not being made holy, you are not justified. You are not saved. You are not a Christian and you are not going to Heaven. Justification is an act; it happens instantaneously the moment we... More