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The Sum of the Christian Life

→ Posted on January 23, 2012 in Water from the Wells

Near the end of his life, Martin Luther, the German reformer, preached a sermon entitled, The Sum of the Christian Life. It is based on I Timothy 1:5-7. In his sermon, Luther explains the critical difference between a Christian’s justification before God and their justification before people. He shows how…

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Looking to Jesus in 2012

→ Posted on December 31, 2011 in Water from the Wells

Living the Christian life is humanly impossible. If we could do it ourselves, we wouldn’t need the power of God. But we can’t do it, so we do need Him, desperately. So, what is the key to living the Christian life in the power of His Spirit? The author to…

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The Gospel Wisdom of Horatius Bonar

→ Posted on December 19, 2011 in Water from the Wells

Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) was known as the “prince of Scottish hymn-writers.” He was also a wise pastor who loved his congregation and wanted to see them grow in their understanding of the gospel, and in applying it in their everyday lives. The following quote by Bonar shows us what destroys…

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Why Did Jesus Come?

→ Posted on December 8, 2011 in Water from the Wells

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In Christian theology, we call this event the Incarnation. God became man. The infinite, immortal God became a finite, mortal human being. This is a grand mystery, to say the least. No human mind can fully…

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