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Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael
Final Authority
Perhaps we are living in the midst of a crisis of authority. Who or what is our authority? How do we know what is real and good and true? Jesus will help us answer this question. The gospels make it … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Matthew, Newsletter
Tagged Authority, Authority of Scripture, Bible, Biblical Authority, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sin
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Luke 15 and the Proper Interpretation & Application of Scripture
By the staff at Ligonier Ministries and concerning recent discussions of important issues of our day: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/true-compassion-lgbtq-weddings
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Standing Fast in 2024
Dear Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, Happy New Year! As we begin this new year, please remember that we are in God’s good and strong hands. “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Devotion, John, Psalms
Tagged Courage, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Men, Power, Power of God, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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A Call to Repentance
Anne Steele’s Hymns in Response to War I am privileged to be featured in the inaugural issue of the Birmingham Theological Journal https://www.btswritingcenter.net/_files/ugd/98b6b2_d70b36e9b9ba4af1ba3d377dcb44d920.pdf
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A Christmas Classic
My December newsletter article: St. Luke records four Christmas classics in his gospel. Let’s take a lyric from the first one to meditate on this Christmas season. “Magnificat” (sung by Mary, Luke 1:46-55) His mercy is for those who fear … Continue reading
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Make a joyful shout to the LORD all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness;…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 4 NKJV) It is November, the … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christ, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Obedience, Psalms, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Thanksgiving, Word of God
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What Does Not Please God?
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law of faith. (Romans 3:27 CSB) There is no boasting in the Christian life. Well, save in the … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Romans
Tagged Arrogance, Faith, Forgive Us, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Haughty Eyes, Humility, Jesus, Prayer, Pride, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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The Greatest Hymn-writer You’ve Never Heard Of
My article posted today at The Gospel Coalition. I am thankful for their invitation. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/best-hymn-writer-never-heard/
What Pleases God?
His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. (Psalm 147:10, 11 … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Christian Hope, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Hesed, Hope, Hope in the Lord, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Steadfast Love
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Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 