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“When Christ redeemed us from sin and death, He incorporated all believers into His body. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to God’s grace in this world.” Dr. R. C. Sproul  

In beginning a study of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, one of the first things we notice is that the Paul’s authorship is unquestionable. He is indicated as author in the opening salutation (1:1; 3:1). The letter was written from prison in Rome (Acts 28:16–31) sometime between A.D. 60–62 and is, therefore, often referred to as a Prison Epistle (along with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon).

Ephesians may have been composed at the same time with Colossians and initially sent with that epistle and Philemon by Tychicus (Eph. 6:21–22; Col. 4:7–8). Due to the similar nature of theme and content in both epistles, they are often referred to as the Twin Epistles.

The gospel was first brought to Ephesus by Priscilla and Aquila (see Acts 18:26) who were left there by Paul during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:18–19). Ephesus was located at the mouth of the Cayster River, on the east side of the Aegean Sea. It was perhaps best known for its magnificent temple of Artemis, or Diana, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was also an important political, educational, and commercial center in southern Asia Minor during the first century.

The church was later firmly strengthened by Paul on his third missionary journey (Acts 19) and he pastored there for approximately three years. After Paul left, Timothy pastored the congregation for perhaps a year and a half, primarily to counter the false teaching of a few influential men (such as Hymenaeus and Alexander), who were probably elders in the congregation (1 Tim. 1:3, 20). Because of those men, the church at Ephesus was plagued by “myths and endless genealogies” (1 Tim. 1:4) and by such ascetic and unscriptural ideas as the forbidding of marriage and abstaining from certain foods (1 Tim. 4:3).

Although those false teachers did not rightly understand Scripture, they boldly communicated their ungodly interpretations (1 Tim. 1:7), which produced in the church harmful “speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith” (1 Tim. 1:4). Thirty years or so later, the Apostle John wrote a letter to this church indicating its people had left their first love of, and for, Christ (Rev. 2:1–7).

More to come. I encourage you to begin reading the Book of Ephesians. Have a blessed day.

Soli deo Gloria!

^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”  (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One way to handle conflict at work, along with following proper established protocol by the company or institution for which you work, is to follow the guidelines set forth in Romans 12:14-21. While these commands and encouragements are applicable for the home, personal relationships, church and when engaging the public, they also contain practical wisdom for the work place.

Today, we examine Romans 12:19-21. The text says, “¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Let’s examine the verses.

I’m sure you have heard the popular adage, “I don’t get mad, I get even.” This saying means to not be angry when another person has upset you, but instead do something that will upset that person even more than they upset you. In other words, the worldly culture advises a victim to retaliate and to seek revenge for wrongs done to them by someone else.

However, the Bible is always counter cultural. The Scriptures repeatedly advise, encourage and command believers in Christ to live lives in contrast with the world’s values (I John 2:15-17). This is clearly apparent in today’s text.

Rather than seek our own personal vengeance, we are to leave judgment for wrongs suffered into the sovereign authority of God (Proverbs 20:22). He will justly repay.

What, if anything, is the believer to do when suffering unjustly by a fellow co-worker, member of one’s family, or even from a member of one’s church family? God’s counsel is clear: “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

What does the phrase “heap burning coals on his head” mean in this context? Dr. John Walvoord explains that, “Heaping burning coals on his head, along with the first part of Romans 12:20, is a quotation from Proverbs 25:21–22. The coals on the head may refer to a ritual in Egypt in which a person showed his repentance by carrying a pan of burning charcoal on his head. Helping rather than cursing an enemy may cause him to be ashamed and penitent.”

What if the wrongdoer feels no shame or repentance for the wrong they have done to you? Again leave it in the Lord’s hands.

Dr. R. C. Sproul writes, “The Christian must be free from the desire to ‘get even.’ Such release from the instinct of revenge is possible because the believer knows that God will right all wrongs in His own perfect judgment (Deuteronomy 32:35). Moreover, Scripture urges us to show grace to the wrongdoer because God is patient with him (Proverbs 25:21-22).”

Finally, Romans 12:21 says, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Let’s unpack the verse.

The word overcome (νικάω; nikao) is found twice in this verse. In both instances, God gives the believer in Christ a command. In the first instance, the command is to not allow evil to prevail, or be victorious, in the believer’s life and living for Christ. On the contrary, the believer is to be victorious over evil by obeying God’s command to display godly, moral qualities. Both commands, the positive and the negative are equally important.

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Soli deo Gloria!

We will devote each Lord’s Day in 2021 at hiswordtoday.org to present a portion of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF). For those unfamiliar with the WCF, a brief explanation is appropriate. 

The Westminster Confession of Faith is a Reformed confession of faith. Drawn up by the 1646 Westminster Assembly as part of the Westminster Standards to be a confession of the Church of England, it became and remains the “subordinate standard” of doctrine (to Scripture) in the Church of Scotland and has been influential within Presbyterian churches worldwide.

It is to that “most precise and accurate summary of the content of biblical Christianity” that we will give our time and attention to each Lord’s Day in the year of our Lord, 2021. I trust you will be edified and encouraged each week by The Westminster Confession of Faith.

Chapter Seven: Of God’s Covenant with Man. Part 1.

1. The distance between God and the creature is so great that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience unto him as their Creator, yet they could never have any fruition of him as their blessedness and reward but by some voluntary condescension on God’s part, which he hath been pleased to express by way of covenant.^a

a. 1 Sam 2:25; Job 9:32-33; 22:2-3; 35:7-8; Psa 100:2-3; 113:5-6; Isa 40:13-17; Luke 17:10; Acts 17:24-25.

2. The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works,^a wherein life was promised to Adam, and in him to his posterity,^b upon condition of perfect and personal obedience.^c

a. Gal 3:12. • b. Rom 5:12-20; 10:5. • c. Gen 2:17; Gal 3:10.

3. Man by his fall having made himself incapable of life by that covenant, the Lord was pleased to make a second,^a commonly called the covenant of grace: wherein he freely offered unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ, requiring of them faith in him that they may be saved,^b and promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto life his Holy Spirit, to make them willing and able to believe.^c

a. Gen 3:15; Isa 42:6; Rom 3:20-21; 8:3; Gal 3:21. • b. Mark 16:15-16; John 3:16; Rom 10:6, 9; Gal 3:11. • c. Ezek 36:26-27; John 6:44-45.

I encourage you to read the portions of Scripture listed in this post.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day.

\Soli deo Gloria!

¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by ^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. In so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One way to handle conflict at work, along with following proper established protocol by the company or institution for which you work, is to follow the guidelines set forth in Romans 12:14-21. While these commands and encouragements are applicable for the home, personal relationships, church and when engaging the public, they also contain practical wisdom for the work place.

Today, we examine Romans 12:18. The text says, “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Let’s examine the verse.

Even when you and I have attempted to do all which Romans 12:15-17 commands, we may still encounter individuals who are sources of conflict in our lives. What do we do if, or when, that happens? Romans 12:18 provides us with the biblical answer.

Romans 12:18 begins with the following two words: “If possible.” These two words introduce us to a conditional statement by the word if. The word possible (δυνατός; dynatos) means ability and capability. It refers to the believer’s know-how, competency, aptitude and skill.

To do what? To “live peaceably with all.” This is to be our goal at home, church, school, in public and especially at work. The phrase live peaceably (εἰρηνεύω; eireneuo) is one word in the Greek language. It means to live and behave in a way which promotes peace and harmony (cf. Mark 9:50; 2 Corinthians 13:11; I Thessalonians 5:13).

This continuous and active behavior by believers is to be displayed towards all people: fellow believers and unbelievers. There are no exceptions.

However, there is one qualifier found in the verse. It is the statement, “so far as it depends on you.” Peaceable harmony, in whatever situation, is dependent upon the believer taking the lead and initiative. It is not the believer waiting for someone else to initiate the steps leading to harmony, but rather for the believer to take the first step.

What happens if when you make the attempt to be a peacemaker, you receive further rejection and continued conflict? Then you leave it in the Lord’s hands. You have done all you are responsible to do. It is then that it is best to walk away but to continue to lift the particular individual up in prayer.

Dr. John Walvoord writes, “Live at peace with everyone” (cf. “live in harmony with one another,” Rom. 12:16). But recognizing that limits exist, Paul included the words, “if it is possible, as far as it depends on you.” Harmony with others may not always be achievable, but believers should not be responsible for that lack of peace (cf. Matt. 5:9).”   

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Soli deo Gloria!

¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by ^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. In so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One way to handle conflict at work, along with following proper established protocol by the company or institution for which you work, is to follow the guidelines set forth in Romans 12:14-21. While these commands and encouragements are applicable for the home, personal relationships, church and when engaging the public, they also contain practical wisdom for the work place.

Today, we examine Romans 12:17. The text says, ^“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” Let’s examine the verse.

I’m tired! I’ve just completed a particularly long and exhausting week of work and I’m physically tired. I am not tired of doing the work I do, but I’m tired because of the work I do. There is a difference. I have experienced the former and am presently feeling the latter.

Sometimes, we may become tired of applying the Lord’s Word into our everyday lives and experiences. It is then that we must remember to not become weary in well doing (Galatians 6:9).

We must never become tired in doing what God requires, even when it becomes difficult. Case in point would be with regard to today’s text. Romans 12:17 says, “Repay no one evil for evil.” When believers in Christ receive evil treatment by other people, including co-workers, they are not to repay the individual with harsh and wrong behavior.

In contrast, the text continues to say, “…but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” The word honorable (καλός; kalos) means that which is praiseworthy, fitting and beautiful. It is behavior which provides the recipient with something of superior benefit.

Dr. John MacArthur writes, “The OT law of “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” was never intended to be applied by individuals in the OT or NT; but it was a standard for the collective society to use to enforce good conduct among people (1 Thess. 5:15; Ex. 21:23–24; cf. Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21; 1 Pet. 3:8–9). Christians are to respect what is intrinsically proper and honest and have the right behavior when they are around others, especially unbelievers.”

Dear Lord, please give all of us the strength, when we are weary, to do that which is excellent in your sight. You are our strength and our Redeemer. Amen!

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Soli deo Gloria!

¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by ^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One way to handle conflict at work, along with following proper established protocol by the company or institution for which you work, is to follow the guidelines set forth in Romans 12:14-21. While these commands and encouragements are applicable for the home, personal relationships, church and when engaging the public, they also contain practical wisdom for the work place.

Today, we examine Romans 12:16. The text says, ^”Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Let’s unpack the verse.

The phrase live in harmony (φρονέω; phroneo) is one word in the Greek language. It means to have an attitude and aptitude of understanding based on biblical insight and wisdom (Ephesians 1:8). Believers are to have this harmonious perspective to life in every situation with all kinds of people.

To accomplish this, a believer must never be haughty (ὑψηλός; hypselos). Haughtiness is arrogance and the perspective that you are above, or more valuable than, everyone else.

One way to combat haughtiness is to “associate with the lowly.” This means to share what you have, or are, with those who are downhearted and in more humble circumstances than you.

Another way to have victory over haughtiness is to “never be wise in your own sight.” In other words, do not be conceited.

Dr. John Walvoord explains that, “Being in harmony with other Christians is basic to being able to empathize with them. This idea is then presented in negative and positive details: Do not be proud (lit., “not thinking highly” of yourself; cf. Rom. 11:20; 12:3) and be willing to associate with people of low position (cf. James 2:1–9). These orders are summarized in the command, Do not be conceited (lit., “Do not become wise concerning themselves”; cf. Prov. 3:7; Rom. 11:25), an attitude that makes empathy impossible.”

Have a blessed day as you strive to live in harmony with your co-workers. Soli deo Gloria!    

^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One way to handle conflict at work, along with following proper established protocol by the company or institution for which you work, is to follow the guidelines set forth in Romans 12:14-21. While these commands and encouragements are applicable for the home, personal relationships, church and when engaging the public, they contain practical wisdom for the work place.

Today, we examine Romans 12:15. The text says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Let’s unpack the verse.

The word rejoice (χαίρω; chairo) is in the present, active, infinitive form.  This means that a believer in Christ is to continually, actively, and infinitely be glad and be delighted. However, in what context does the Apostle Paul use the word rejoice?

The text continues to say, ““Rejoice with those who rejoice.” The encouragement to the Christian is to be glad and delighted solely with those who are presently and actively glad and delighted.

Additionally, the text further states, “weep with those who weep.” The word weep (κλαίω; klaio) means, in its present, active and infinitive form in this verse, to lament and to mourn with those who are in a condition of lamenting and crying.

Dr. John Walvoord writes , “Paul’s exhortations in this section relate to a believer’s reactions to the actions and emotions of others, whether Christians or not. Christians should be able to empathize with others, both believers and unbelievers.”

This empathy should not be when times are good for other people, but also when times are bad. Have you known a co-worker who experienced a great moment of joy? Perhaps the birth of a child or grandchild. Take the opportunity to rejoice with them in the midst of their joy.

However, make sure to also take the opportunity to mourn with them when they experience a great loss. For example, the death of a loved one. Let that co-worker know that you care.

It has often been said that people really do not care how much you know about the Bible, until they know how much you care about them. Rejoicing and weeping with other people, including co-workers, lets them know how much you care.

Have a blessed day of ministry at work.

Soli deo Gloria!   

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^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One way to handle conflict at work, along with following proper established protocol by the company or institution for which you work, is to follow the guidelines set forth in Romans 12:14-21. While these commands and encouragements are applicable for the home, personal relationships, church and when engaging the public, they contain practical wisdom for the work place.

Today, we examine Romans 12:14. The text says, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” Let’s unpack the verse.

To begin with, the word “bless” (εὐλογέω; eulogeo) means to act kindly toward, or to speak well of, someone (James 3:9). The English word eulogy, meaning to speak well of someone at a memorial or funeral service, comes from this Greek word. The word is also a present, active command. It is an order God gives and it is to be continually and actively obeyed.

Who is the believer in Christ to bless? God commands believers to “Bless those who persecute you.” To persecute (διώκω; dioko) means to harass and to pursue someone to intensely oppress them. The verb is in the present, active, plural form. Therefore, the persecution is ongoing and it may come from several individual sources or situations.

In spite of ongoing harassment, the Christian is to personally speak well of those who are committing the provocation against them. This does not mean that the Christian ignore proper and established work place conflict protocol, but to do so pleasantly and graciously.

The Apostle Paul adds the following thought: “bless and do not curse them.” As before, the word bless is a present, active imperative verb. In spite of persecution, the command for the believer is to bless, rather than to curse the provocateur. To curse (καταράομαι; kataraomai) means to cause injury or harm with one’s words by calling on the name of a deity or god to condemn the individual. In other words, the believer in Christ is to never invoke God’s holy name to condemn, or damn, a person who is persecuting them. The verb is also a present and personal command, which is to be obeyed.

Jesus stated the same principle in His Sermon on the Mount. ²⁷ “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you” (Luke 6:27-28; cf. Matthew 5:44; Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60; 1 Peter 2:21–23). Jesus stated that believes are to love, do good, bless and pray for those who persecute them.

Dr. John MacArthur explains the command can be summarized as follows: “Treat your enemies’ as if they were your friends.”

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Soli deo Gloria!  

^14 “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14–21 (ESV)

One issue which has not been addressed about work is conflict in the work place. Conflict, which is any kind of personality clash, struggle, fight, disagreement or argument, occurs in many different places. Conflict may occur at home, at school, at church, in a public place, but also at work. In fact, aside from when we were in school, the people we encounter most frequently on daily basis are the people at work.

There are many different reasons cited for conflict in the work place. These include poor management, unfair treatment, unclear job roles, inadequate training, poor communication, poor work environment, lack of equal opportunities, differences in work philosophy, and/or bullying and harassment. If left unresolved, workplace conflict can result in low morale, lack of work production, and in some examples, workplace violence.  

How is the Christian to handle conflict at work? The answer is to manage conflict the same way you would in any social situation including one’s home, school, church, or other places. Romans 12:14-21 provides believers in Christ with a practical guide to conducting ourselves in a God glorifying manner “when” encountering conflict. Please notice the emphasis on the word “when.” The issue is not “if” conflict will occur, but only a question of “when.”

We are going to examine Romans 12:14-21 this week as it relates to the workplace. Hopefully, and prayerfully, all of us will derive practical benefit from what God has to say about the believer’s conduct when encountering conflict, especially at work.

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Soli deo Gloria!

We will devote each Lord’s Day in 2021 at hiswordtoday.org to present a portion of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF). For those unfamiliar with the WCF, a brief explanation is appropriate. 

The Westminster Confession of Faith is a Reformed confession of faith. Drawn up by the 1646 Westminster Assembly as part of the Westminster Standards to be a confession of the Church of England, it became and remains the “subordinate standard” of doctrine (to Scripture) in the Church of Scotland and has been influential within Presbyterian churches worldwide.

It is to that “most precise and accurate summary of the content of biblical Christianity” that we will give our time and attention to each Lord’s Day in the year of our Lord, 2021. I trust you will be edified and encouraged each week by The Westminster Confession of Faith.

Chapter Six: The Fall of Man, of Sin, and the Punishment Thereof. Part 2.

4. From this original corruption, whereby we are utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good,^a and wholly inclined to all evil,^b do proceed all actual transgressions.c

a. Rom 5:6; 7:18; 8:7; Col 1:21. • b. Gen 6:5; 8:21; Rom 3:10-12. • c. Mat 15:19; Eph 2:2-3; James 1:14-15.

5. This corruption of nature, during this life, doth remain in those that are regenerated;^a and although it be through Christ pardoned and mortified, yet both itself and all the motions thereof are truly and properly sin.^b

a. Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 7:14, 17-18, 23; James 3:2; 1 John 1:8, 10. • b. Rom 7:5, 7-8, 25; Gal 5:17.

6. Every sin, both original and actual, being a transgression of the righteous law of God, and contrary thereunto,^a doth, in its own nature, bring guilt upon the sinner,^b whereby he is bound over to the wrath of God^c and curse of the law,^d and so made subject to death,^e with all miseries spiritual,^f temporal,^g and eternal.^h

a. 1 John 3:4. • b. Rom 2:15; 3:9, 19. • c. Eph 2:3. • d. Gal 3:10. • e. Rom 6:23. • f. Eph 4:18. • g. Lam 3:39; Rom 8:20. • h. Mat 25:41; 2 Thes 1:9.

I encourage you to read the portions of Scripture listed in this post.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day.

\Soli deo Gloria!