References: Matthew 16:17-19; Romans 8:30 Introduction The Old Testament prophet Elijah, as he was fighting the forces of evil, concluded he was the only one left still serving God, but the Lord showed him there were in fact seven thousand others who had not bowed to Baal. It is easy to think like Elijah did […]

Reference: John 10:27-29 Those who see and believe “Okay, so salvation is all about the plan of God and the work of Christ. I have no active part. I’m just going to relax and wait for God, and if I end up not saved, well that’s the way it is… because he needs to do […]

Reference: John 10:27-29 From last week’s post: “There exists a clear relationship with the believers belonging to him. “My sheep… I know them.’” An eternal plan This unique relationship, in which Jesus speaks of “his sheep,” does not actualize when they come to faith. Instead, it’s a relationship which has been determined by God the […]