by Domenic | Jan 13, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Q. What is God’s will for you in the fourth commandment [ie, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy”? A. First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained, and that, especially on the festive day of rest, I diligently attend the assembly of God’s...
by Domenic | Jan 4, 2020 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
How do you know if God has given you a new heart? Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you believe that the whole Bible is God’s Word, and that it is true and perfect like God is? (Ps. 19:7-10; 2 Timothy 3:15-17) 2. Do you believe that the Bible teaches you the...
by Domenic | Dec 30, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Rugged Individualist. “People today tend not to take the church very seriously. We are rugged individualists and think we can go it alone. But the corporate community of saints is the household of God. If this does not transform our view of the church, then nothing...
by Domenic | Dec 21, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Let the just rejoice, for their Justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, for their Savior is born. Let the captives rejoice, for their Redeemer is born. Let slaves rejoice, for their Master is born. Let free men rejoice, for their Liberator is born. Let All...
by Domenic | Dec 14, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
An imaginary dialogue between a redeemed soul and Christ: Soul: Lord, why did you let yourself be taken when you might have escaped your enemies? Christ: That your spiritual enemies should not take you, and cast you into the prison of utter darkness. Soul: Lord, why...
by Domenic | Dec 9, 2019 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Pay much closer attention to what we have heard “We have to be continually reminded of what we believe. Neither this belief nor any other will automatically remain alive in your mind. It must be fed. And as a matter of fact, if you examined a hundred people who had...