Republishing today (from June 4, 2012) in preparation for Parts 2 and 3 on Baptism.
Category: God the Son
What Is The Inner Man?
What Is The Inner Man? By Curt Wildy Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him Colossians 3:9-10 And the LORD God formed man [of] the…
The Journey Is Too Great For Thee
The Journey Is Too Great For Thee Curt Wildy 1 Kings 19:1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do [to me], and more also, if I make…
The Preaching Of Which Cross (Ours or His)?
The Preaching Of Which Cross? (Our or His) By Curt Wildy For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself,…
Different Vantage Points – One Primary Focus
Different Vantage Points… One Primary Focus By Curt Wildy Three Vantage Points We know that all fruit, all blessings, and all other aspects of salvation can be viewed from the point of view of (1) eternity, as stemming from the sovereign will and purpose of the Father; (2) the cross, as stemming from Christ and His…
Finished Work of Christ: It Is Finished! (But Was It Really Finished?)
When our Lord declared it is finished (perfect tense) He declared that everything needful for our salvation and perfection was completely performed by Him on the cross and that this salvation and perfection will most assuredly endure forever — for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw…
Even Now…Perfect In Christ
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Hebrews 10:14 Perfection In Christ We must remember that Christ is Truth and that all truth must have Him as its focal point. The Holy Spirit is also Truth, but it is the Spirit that testifies of Christ in this world. We can speak much…
How is the Christian Sanctified?
How is the Christian Sanctified? By Curt Wildy Objectively, we are right now completely sanctified in Christ. We are as completely set apart for God’s use, holy, and without spot or blemish as He is. To quote one of my favourite passages in the Bible “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have…
A Biblical Look At Wine In Light Of The Atoning Work of Christ (Part 2)
A Biblical Look At Wine (fermented grape juice) In Light Of The Atoning Work of Christ Part Two By Curt Wildy Return to Part One Introduction To Part Two In Part One, I gave an overview of how the fermentation process that turns grape juice into wine typifies the atoning work of our Lord Jesus…
A Biblical Look At Wine In Light Of The Atoning Work of Christ (Part 1)
A Biblical Look At Wine (fermented grape juice) In Light Of The Atoning Work of Christ Part One By Curt Wildy Introduction Many of God’s people stand against the consumption of “fermented wine” or “leavened wine,” even in moderation. They argue, amongst other things, that “wine is leavened “and therefore it could not be used in the Old Testament sacrifices…
Spiritual Wrestlings 