The Call to Cultivate Holiness
Holiness is both something you have before God in Christ and something you must cultivate in the strength of Christ.
To Bind Up Broken Hearts
Jesus’ promise to bind up the brokenhearted is of particular comfort to God’s children as they grieve over their sins.
God’s Will: Your Sanctification
The terminology of sanctification; The necessity of sanctification; The grace of sanctification; the implementation of sanctification; The applications of sanctification.
To Reveal God’s Love for Sinners
God’s love for His people can only be understood in relation to His love for His Son. The only begotten Son is the eternal object of the Father’s affection.
We publicly confess our faith
The identity of the church and of the Christian are both closely tied to confessing Christ openly before the world.
To Bring Great Joy
Not all fear is to be feared. Some fear is perfectly rational. For example, it’s understandable that the shepherds were frightened the night God announced the birth of His Son.
God’s Imperatives for Purposeful Christ-centered Living
Purposeful Christ-centered Living - Adorn yourself with the virtues of Christ. Rule yourself by the peace and Word of Christ. Motivate yourself by the name of Christ.
We are personally connected by love
Each member of Christ’s body should love his brothers and sisters in the Lord, and each member should grow in love for the church.
We give practical obedience to Christ
