Sin is powerful, and alone we will succumb to its ferocious might. God’s grace in Christ through the Spirit is blessedly more powerful than sin. —@JVFeskoligm.in/4i1AdER
While killing sin (and its corollary, walking in godly obedience) in no way entitles us to heaven—only the perfect obedience and blood of Christ can do that—the mortification of sin fits us for heaven. —@DavidTAStrainligm.in/4ij1ljL
The November issue of Tabletalk is now available. This month, we consider the doctrine and practice of the mortification of sin, emphasizing union with Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the necessity of vigilance, and the hope of final victory. ligm.in/3Wo5GK6
Learning the catechism early in life is not wasted time and effort; rather, it is the best use of time and energy on the part of both parents and their children. —David B. McWilliams ligm.in/4B40Lh5
Repentance is not the action of a moment; it is the turning around of a life—the rejection of sin effected by the gracious work of the Holy Spirit. —Sinclair Ferguson
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Our day is characterized by sloppy rather than logical systematic thinking. The Bible, however—inspired, inerrant, and unified—contains a system of doctrine. —David B. McWilliams ligm.in/4B40Lh5
The task of ranking these biographies proved to be quite difficult since most of these books are quite good, and each has something unique to contribute. —Keith A. Mathison ligm.in/3U2EPCB
In Christ, we have everything we need to navigate the thorns and thistles of our various callings with God-honoring purpose and clarity. —Scott James ligm.in/467XNdv
For those with some background studies already under their belt, this [biography] is an outstanding deeper dive. Even after reading a number of biographies of Luther, I learned something new on almost every other page. —Keith A. Mathison ligm.in/3U2EPCB