Jesus is LORD

The Promises of the Promised One

Biblical survey of Old Testament prophecies about the reason for the Christmas season.

The Heart of True Worship

What stirs God's people to sing? Psalm 100 calls us to worship the Lord with joyful, heartfelt praise — not from fleeting emotion, but in response to who He is. We sing to our God, out of thankfulness to our God, and because of the nature of our God — our Good Shepherd whose steadfast love endures forever.

Romans 11:23-36

The Jewel and the Safe

What must a person do in order to be saved? In this first Sola Scriptura case study, we define and defend two pillars of the Reformation. From 2 Timothy 3:16-17, we see the safe: Scripture is our only ultimate authority for faith and practice, able to perfect the Christian. From Ephesians 2:8-10, we see the jewel it protects: justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, apart from works — and how to lovingly help those trapped in teachings that add works to the Gospel.

Living Near the Holy God

Having seen the Lord's holiness and received His atoning grace, Isaiah answers the call: "Here I am! Send me." From Isaiah 6:8-9, we see that atonement empowers us to live near the holy God — numbering our days with eager hope, drawing near to His throne with reverent confidence, living as His children and heirs, beholding His glory in the Word, reflecting His holiness in our conduct, and going on mission with the authority and presence of the King.

The Holiness of God

What comes into your mind when you think about God? In Isaiah 6, the prophet is ushered into the throne room of the Lord and sees Him as He truly is: holy. From verses 1-5, we see five expressions of God's holiness — it is majestic, unapproachable, utterly different, the substance of His glory, and fearful — and why a right view of His holiness leaves every sinner undone and in need of a Savior.