Recent Bible Studies, Church and Academy Events. Verse by verse Bible teaching, with an emphasis on practical application, from Pastor Ron Arbaugh of Calvary Chapel San Antonio
Jews worked hard for God's favor by trying to observe the law. Paul did so the most earnestly. Yet he says he earned it (as one of the elect). The difference? Grace vs. law. Here's what happens when we work trying to please God…
God chose Paul when he was a persecutor of Christ. If god did not reject a murderer like Paul, his reasoning is that He cannot, will not, reject Israel whom He also chose thus he concludes…
This is another psalm of David. Clearly, the occasion for writing was tremendous trials and unfair persecution. Very familiar circumstances in the life of the king.
In this chapter, we actually see Paul change personalities. Up to this point, he has been a pastor and an apologist. But here, he turns full-blown evangelist!
This is a psalm of vindication from God through identification with God!
Irresistible grace denies that man has any responsibility whatsoever in answering God's call, to salvation or service...
God chooses, He calls, He justifies, He glorifies those He knows will choose Him back…
Jesus has to be first and only in our lives if we want to see God!
If God is this faithful to faithless Israel, just think about what it means for you and me…
Our Shepherd can make fearful waters of life still. He was, after all, the One who made stormy waters calm. He will do so for you and me as well…