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By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predestined unto everlasting life; and others foreordained to everlasting death.
The Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch. III:3

Those of mankind who are predestined unto life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to His eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere free grace and love, without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving Him thereunto.
The Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689, III:5

Jonathan Edwards

The enjoyment of [God] is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied. To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here. Fathers and mothers, husband, wives, or children, or the company of earthly friends, are but shadows; but God is the substance. These are but scattered beams, but God is the sun. These are but streams. But God is the ocean.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

David Powlison on Suffering: A Personal Story

by David Powlison

"The truth of Christ speaks to every aspect of our situations. It rewrites the script of our soul." - David Powlison

You have a successful counseling and teaching ministry. Thousands read your books, attend your classes, and grow from your teaching. You have gifts from God, and you've been able to use them to the blessing of many.

Then one day you wake up to realize that your gifts may be gone forever.

This was the situation renowned biblical counselor, author and teacher David Powlison faced just a few years ago. If he lost the ability to teach and write, would his life still have any value? Would he be of any use to God? In this very personal video Dr. Powlison describes how grasping the truth of Christ—combined with a small act of obedience—brought light into his moment of darkness.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    I am so thankful for this post. I am fighting for joy during these days, as several of those that I love are facing troubling circumstances. Thank you for pointing my to Christ!!

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  2. A Reformed BaptistFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Keep up the faith and continue to fight the good fight. Trust in the Lord for He will make everything beautiful in his time.

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