Promises for the Battle
Promises
Freedom #4—Fearless Freedom
What then shall we say to these truths of God’s sovereign work? We say, if God is for us, who is against us? Since he did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31–32 The ability to … Continue reading
Freedom #3—Morally Free
I will put my law within them and I will write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people. They will not need to teach each other to know Yahweh. From the least to the greatest, all of them will know me; and I will forgive their iniquity … Continue reading
Freedom #2b—Serving in Freedom
You were called to freedom, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-centered action, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 It is good to be free. Some we know think highly enough of freedom to invest a good portion of their lives securing and preserving it for others as well … Continue reading
Freedom #2—Loving Freedom
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. … For you were called to freedom; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:1, 13 Because we are … Continue reading
Freedom #1—Informed Freedom
In the gospel the Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to proclaim, he announced that God was bringing about liberty and freedom. By declaring that entry into the kingdom of God was available, he offered the freedom of a righteous community enjoying God’s providence. By absorbing God’s punishment for our sin, Jesus freed us from suffering its … Continue reading
Loving God #8—Loving Praises
I love you, Lord, because you have heard my pleas for mercy, and listened to me. It seemed as if the ropes of death tightened around me, I was confronted with trouble and sorrow. Because of your reputation for integrity I prayed, “Please, rescue me!” You have been gracious, righteous and compassionate to me. You … Continue reading
Loving God #7—Happy in Prayer
For non-Israelites who love my name and want to serve me––all who genuinely observe the Sabbath as they uphold my covenant––I will bring them to my holy mountain and make them happy in their prayer to me. For my dwelling place will be known as a dwelling where all peoples may pray. Isaiah 56:6–7 Regardless … Continue reading
Loving God #6—The Crown of Life
Blessed are those who endure testing, because, having become trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life, which God promised to those who love him. James 1:12 When God created human beings, he crowned us with glory and majesty, making us just a little lower than himself as he commissioned us to subdue and govern … Continue reading
Loving God #5—Deliverance From Enemies
David sang, “I love you, O Yahweh, my strength, my craggy summit, my fortress, and my deliverer. You are my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield and the weapon that saves me. I call upon Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” Psalm 18:1–3 … Continue reading
Loving God #4—Obedient Love
Jesus said, “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, is the one who loves me. And those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and manifest myself to them.” John 14:21 Genuine affections in our hearts come to perfection—to completion—as they move us to action. Genuine joy about … Continue reading
