Loved and Hated
As it is written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” (Romans 9:13) The Apostle Paul wanted to explain why it might seem that God had forsaken Israel. In this part of Romans 9, he showed that it was all according to God’s careful plan. The seeming rejection by the Jewish people of […]
No Condemnation
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:1) This declaration is both great and simple. It is great because of its staggering implications; it is simple because it is so straightforward and easy to understand. […]
Why Jesus Came
Your year-end generosity to Enduring Word is appreciated. Click here to donate. In the gospel of John, there are five dramatic places where Jesus told us why He came, each beginning with the words, “I have come.” So, why did Jesus come? JESUS CAME TO BE A SERVANT: For I have come down from heaven, […]