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Over the past decade, MTW's 1% Challenge transformed church mobilization, turning a simple call to prayer into a unified, intentional movement for world missions. The post MTW Mobilization Campaign Sees Successful Conclusion appeared first on byFaith .
Our Time to Trust God Galatians 4:1–7 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son. Galatians 4:4 There is a fullness of time in which Christ comes to each of us. God comes in the fullness of time to each heart. Paul referred to this, using the illustration of planting, […] The post Devotion for Septe
The 53rd General Assembly approved an overture calling for the Presbyterian Church in America to “observe a solemn day of fasting and prayer for the revival and renewal of the church.” The post PCA Call to Prayer and Fasting for Revival appeared first on byFaith .
Justification by Faith Alone Galatians 2:15–21 [We] know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians 2:16 (NIV throughout) Justify is a forensic term borrowed from the law courts. It means “to declare righteous or innocent.” The opposite of “to justify” is “to condemn” or “
Gospel Compromise Galatians 2:11–14 When [Peter] came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. Galatians 2:11 Here is the reason why Peter was in the wrong or stood condemned. It was not, it must be noted, a case of Peter’s simply making an honest mistake. The Peter who had received […] The po
This book reminds us that even though every person is unique, there are things all of us can do to center our identity on Jesus. The post Sanctification and the Pursuit of Authenticity appeared first on byFaith .
Sufficient Grace 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Paul’s point here is that grace, which provides the power, is seen in us, not when we are strong, but when we are weak. But if that is so, then, as Paul says, “I will […] The post Devotion
On this episode of "What Christians Believe," host Derek Rishmawy is joined by Dr. Scott Swain to examine the Covenant of Works (also called the covenant of life or covenant of creation) between God and Adam. The post Scott Swain | The Covenant of Works appeared first on byFaith .
Congregationalists and Presbyterians formed a cooperative effort to plant churches and educate ministers as the American frontier expanded. The post The Plan of Union (1801) appeared first on byFaith .
Read the full series here: byFaith takes a closer look at the formative years of American Presbyterianism. The post The History of Early American Presbyterianism appeared first on byFaith .
A Man of God Galatians 1:11–24 And they glorified God because of me. Galatians 1:24 Paul was a man of God. He had principles, but they were God’s principles. This is why he wasn’t an obstinate egotist. He was defending the standards that had been taught to him by God. He was also strong but […] The post Devotion for Au
A New Creature 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 God has planted a new spiritual life within the heart of every Christian, making each of us a new creation in Christ. And this spiritual life is the same life that we will be living a thousand […] The post D
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