From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted by Edward R. Cross on October 2, 2023
The hope of the gospel is not a future reward to be earned but Christ in you — the present, sealed reality of being complete in Him and seated in heavenly places. This article examines why the hope Paul describes transforms the believer's walk from striving to gratitude.
Pastor Edward R. Cross
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
The Christian life has plenty of ups and downs — disappointments, heartbreaks, and failures. Yet one thing never changes: the abiding presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Romans 8, Paul gives us hope even after the struggles of Romans 7:
"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son…" (Romans 8:29 KJV)
We all fail, but the Lord never abandons us. David proved that — a man after God’s own heart despite his many failures. Because of God’s sure mercies in Christ, we can keep on keeping on.
Even when we believe not, "yet he abideth faithful" (2 Timothy 2:13). God works all things together for good (Romans 8:28). He is never surprised.
The journey continues — grounded in the faithfulness of Christ.
Pastor Edward R. Cross
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
The Christian life has plenty of ups and downs — disappointments, heartbreaks, and failures. Yet one thing never changes: the abiding presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Romans 8, Paul gives us hope even after the struggles of Romans 7:
"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son…" (Romans 8:29 KJV)
We all fail, but the Lord never abandons us. David proved that — a man after God’s own heart despite his many failures. Because of God’s sure mercies in Christ, we can keep on keeping on.
Even when we believe not, "yet he abideth faithful" (2 Timothy 2:13). God works all things together for good (Romans 8:28). He is never surprised.
The journey continues — grounded in the faithfulness of Christ.
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