Thoughts about Romans 3 Romans 3:28 has to be read with the whole chapter. Because we cannot boast anything of ourselves, due to (a) Law, (b) our inability to keep the Law, and (c) the mercy and grace of God saving us from the unmitigated consequences of that, boasting “is excluded”. Not “by works”, but … Continue reading Justified by Faith
The Saviour’s Yoke, Waiting & Promises, and How Zion is Built The Saviour’s yoke Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am gentle and humble in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. … Continue reading Gleanings, Summer-Autumn 2023
Reading the four gospels in the New Testament is always a good experience – the immediacy of Christ’s words; His teachings and actions – it’s wonderful to read and imagine, and so satisfying because of the directness with which He spoke. One of the best things is the miracles recorded, most of them healings. It’s … Continue reading Miraculous healings in Christ’s ministry: dealing with envy
‘As we increase our faith in Christ, we receive light in intensifying measure until it dispels all darkness that might gather around us. “That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day”‘. Continue reading “Light Cleaveth Unto Light”
I replied to a comment on the r/lds subreddit last week about Mosiah 2:41, and how King Benjamin could say that those who keep the commandments of God live in a ‘blessed and happy state’. The commenter didn’t feel ‘blessed in all things, temporal and spiritual’, despite trying to live righteously throughout their life. Why … Continue reading Blessed In All Things
Peaceable Treasures 