From Legalism to Grace “Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as [coming] from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God, who also made us adequate [as] servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:5-6, NASB95). — Nathan Austin In his letter to the Galatians (Galatians 3:24-27), the Apostle Paul emphasizes a key distinction between the Jewish and Gospel Ages. There was […]
John 15,16 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman” (John 15:1, scriptures from NASBunless otherwise noted.) by Nathan Austin In the Upper Room, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, predicted his betrayal, and the denials of Peter. He encouraged them, explaining his relationship to the Father and promising the holy Spirit. He then said, “Get up, let’s go from here” (John 14:31). We can imagine them filing out of the upper room and beginning their journey to Gethsemane. Knowing […]
Revelation 2-3 “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” (Revelation 2:7). by Nathan Austin Listen to audio The messages of Jesus Christ to the seven churches are powerful and extremely meaningful to us as we consider the development of the church throughout the entire Gospel Age. The care and feeding of each of the church periods, by Jesus Christ, begins immediately following his sacrifice on Calvary and continues through our present day. In the […]
Rich Man, Wheat and Tares, Ten Virgins “But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples” (Mark 4:34). by Nathan Austin Listen to audio The teachings of our Lord and the lessons granted us by the writings of his apostles are all important to us. Comparing the various lessons and parables is like comparing our children. We love them all; one is not of greater value than another. And so, […]