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This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Joshua 1:8, ESV
Is the Bible so much a part of your life that you can not seem to help but think and talk about it and its Author throughout the day and into the night?
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
John 7:38, ESV
As Christians, we should not be able to help sharing the truth, grace, and love of Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit moves in and through us.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16, ESV
Our faithful Lord empowers us day by day through His Holy Spirit as we take His gospel to our fallen world.
As a further rebuttal to Fr. Ross, Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson recently did a [long] series of video talks explaining his research into genetics that helps explain recent origins, relation of all humans, and even the inclusion of Neanderthals. (Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1v9pqs4w1mwrGlCET76Rs99Fx0EfJXE4 )
Otherwise, yep.
Daniel
It was encouraging to read through the beginning of chapter 20 where Dr. Ross identifies the specific points of agreement for biblical creationists and his brand of old earthism, which he calls “day-age creationism.”
Both views emphasize the divinely ordained significance of the human race.
Both asset that humanity is the only spiritual species on Earth.
Both proclaim humanity’s eternal destiny.
Both deny the naturalistic view of humans as the random result of blind processes.
Both declare that all humans arise from a single couple (Adam and Eve) whom God specially created just thousands of years ago.
Sadly, that is the end of the agreement as Dr. Ross continues the pattern of bringing outside ideas into his biblical interpretation. The rest of chapter 20 is a summary of a book (Who was Adam?) that Dr. Ross wrote with his cohort, Fazale Rana. So, this review will…
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For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Romans 10:10, ESV
You cannot be made right with God without heart-change, without the way you think and act changing. With few exceptions, you are not a Christian if you never tell others of the faith in the One who changes you.
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord , my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:13-14, ESV
With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome temptation and avoid sin. Then, may we share the glories of God, our faithful Savior!
Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Psalm 19:11-12, ESV
God’s Law and statutes warn of sin and temptation. Through Christ, we are declared innocent of any wrongdoing.
the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Psalm 19:9-10, ESV
God’s Word rejuvenates the soul, increases wisdom, and guides us to salvation through Jesus Christ. Seek and trust our Savior above all else.
a simple man of God 