Justified
The gospel is more than justification, but it is never less than God's declaration of 'not guilty' to sinners who repent and believe....
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January 19, 2020 by Tom Jackson
The gospel is more than justification, but it is never less than God's declaration of 'not guilty' to sinners who repent and believe....
More Than
January 12, 2020 by Tom Jackson
God's grace is more than amazing, more than beautiful, and more than sufficient to accomplish all the good God intends to bring into our lives. It's much, much more than you realised....
2020 Vision
January 4, 2020 by Tom Jackson
As we launch into a new year and a new decade, the Lord offers vision correction to help us see from his perspective....
Let Loving Hearts Enthrone Him
December 21, 2019 by Tom Jackson
If we can recognise the identity of the baby born in Bethlehem, we can be rightly aligned to God by enthroning Jesus as our Lord and King....
The Keeping Power of Jesus
December 21, 2019 by Tom Jackson
Jesus not only has the power to deliver us from the domain of darkness, he has the ability to take us safely home and present us to the Father....
God and Sinners Reconciled
December 14, 2019 by Tom Jackson
The beauty of reconciliation is boldly sung at Christmas; let's take a moment to reflection on this profound truth....
The Hard Work of Waiting
December 2, 2019 by Tom Jackson
God's promises are worth waiting for, but waiting can be hard work. Keeping our eye on the prize makes it easier....
Up and Down
November 24, 2019 by Tom Jackson
An up and down emotional life can be unhealthy, but there is a kind of up and down rhythm to following Jesus important for living life well....
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Following Jesus
November 17, 2019 by Tom Jackson
Evaluting the price Jesus asks us to pay in light of the promised pay out....
Barriers and Breakthrough
November 3, 2019 by Tom Jackson
God invites us to breakthrough the barriers that prevent us from experiencing all the blessing he has for us....
More Than
January 12, 2020 by Tom Jackson | Tags: grace, 1st Corinthians, life, more than, abundant, more than justification, more than forgiveness, more than life, more than blessing
God's grace is more than amazing, more than beautiful, and more than sufficient to accomplish all the good God intends to bring into our lives. It's much, much more than you realised....
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January 4, 2020 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Vision, Jesus, 1st Corinthians, faith, provision, Abraham, promises, New Year, harvest, Joshua, 2020
As we launch into a new year and a new decade, the Lord offers vision correction to help us see from his perspective....
Keep ReadingLet Loving Hearts Enthrone Him
December 21, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, Christ, word, Lord, redeemer, Saviour, baby, God in the Flesh
If we can recognise the identity of the baby born in Bethlehem, we can be rightly aligned to God by enthroning Jesus as our Lord and King....
Keep ReadingThe Keeping Power of Jesus
December 21, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, the Saving Power of Jesus, the Keeping Power of Jesus, Perseverance of the Saints
Jesus not only has the power to deliver us from the domain of darkness, he has the ability to take us safely home and present us to the Father....
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December 14, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, Reconciliation, justification, Charles Wesley, Hark!, George Whitefield
The beauty of reconciliation is boldly sung at Christmas; let's take a moment to reflection on this profound truth....
Keep ReadingThe Hard Work of Waiting
December 2, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Category: Christmas
God's promises are worth waiting for, but waiting can be hard work. Keeping our eye on the prize makes it easier....
Keep ReadingUp and Down
November 24, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Vision, Jesus, 1st Corinthians, darkness, praying, valley, demons, mountain top, sleeping
An up and down emotional life can be unhealthy, but there is a kind of up and down rhythm to following Jesus important for living life well....
Keep ReadingA Cost-Benefit Analysis of Following Jesus
November 17, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, cross, death, blessing, life, follow, benefit
Barriers and Breakthrough
November 3, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, faith, healing, breakthrough, barriers, process
God invites us to breakthrough the barriers that prevent us from experiencing all the blessing he has for us....
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