By Evan Knies In Galatians 6:16, Paul uses the phrase “Israel of God”. He calls the Galatians the "Israel of God" to show that there is one People united in the Son. The Israel of God is the blood bought, elect, bride of Christ. In Him and because of Him, “Israel” receives her promises. In …
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Am I Saved? A Brief History of Assurance
By Obbie Todd There’s hardly a more relevant question in the Christian life than that of assurance. Peter affirms that the telos (the end) of our faith is salvation. (1 Pet. 1:9) So the stakes are pretty high. Yet for a question of such ultimate importance, it’s hardly ever asked. In the church today, there …