The Lamb’s Stain Remover
The throng arrayed in white are the redeemed, who have believed God’s Word, who have been cleansed from sin. They are all part of the Una Sancta. They shout victory cries and cheer us on in the faith.
Here We Stand
On this 503rd anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, we give thanks to God for restoring to His church the central truths of the Bible, especially the key teaching that we are freed from the powers of sin and death and Satan—and are declared righteous in God’s sight, only by God’s free grace, without any merit or worthiness on our part.
Rendering God’s Things to God
The Pharisees were trying to trap Jesus in his words. Asked about paying taxes, our Lord simply said: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God, the things that are God’s.” Our hearts were cleansed and restored by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Let us liberally render our hearts to God!
Celebration Banquet
There will be infinite reason to celebrate on the Last Day. Death will have been swallowed up forever. On God’s mountain we’ll celebrate with fine meat and aged wine. We will rejoice in God’s salvation.
Tenants of God’s Church
We are to consider ourselves as simple tenants of God’s church. We are to relate to one another in love and humility. The Lord Jesus alone is the head of the church.
Living a Humble Life
Paul writes from Prison. He humbly accepted his plight. He urges the Christians in Philippi to walk humbly, in peace with one another. Paul felt that if they did that, he did not live in vain!