God’s Promise of Hope - September 23, 2018 sermn

By Pastor Greg...

A guy had been out of work for months and was getting desperate to find a job.  He decided to stop by the local zoo and look for work, but the director of the zoo said they were not hiring.  However, as the dejected man turned to leave the director noticed how large he was.  So, he stopped the guy and said, "Wait. I have an idea. Our gorilla died a couple of weeks ago, and he was our main attraction. It will be months before we are able to get another one. Would you be willing to dress like a gorilla? It would really help us out of a jam."  Being desperate for work, the man took the job.

The first few days were incredibly boring.  So, to liven things up a bit, he started doing some tricks… really putting on a show! Before long, huge crowds were gathered to watch what they thought was a real gorilla.

One day, while showing off, he was on a rope and was swinging out over the lion’s cage when the rope broke. He was terrified as he noticed a lion approaching him. He was afraid to scream, thinking he might lose his job, but was afraid that if he didn't yell for help, he might lose his life. So, he yelled out, "Help! Help!"  About that time the lion spoke up and said, "Shut up! Do you want to get us both fired?!"

Yeah.  Cute story.  I only wish real life played out like that; I wish that when we faced disasters, life would pull off its mask and say, “Just kidding!”  Unfortunately, life isn’t a cute story; life blindsides us with tragedies and trials that knock us off our feet.

Those who must face a crisis need sympathy and empathy; they also need care.  But deep down inside I think most people need hope.  They need to find something to cling to that draws them out of their despair. They need hope.

Where do we turn for hope?  Where can a person find hope?  Sometimes the headlines will report a story that encourages us, but encouragement is not the same as hope.  Encouragement is what we feel when something good happens to an individual; we wonder if the same will happen to us.  However, Hope is what we believe will happen to us.  Hope is not something we can create.  Hope comes when we have faith in someone or something else.

Hope is what people need when facing a crisis, and buried deep within the pages of history are stories that do give us hope.

Let me tell you a story about a man named Jeremiah.  He was a prophet of God who lived in Jerusalem during its darkest moments.  You see, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked the city of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and Jeremiah had a front row seat.  He watched as his beloved city was demolished, brick by brick.  About this tragic day, Jeremiah wrote, “The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. ²⁰ I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss” ^[1] (Lamentations 3:19-20).

You know those words; you have said them yourself.  You never forget your time of grief and loss.  Our society does the same.  Peppered along the roadways are memorials tied to a tragedy; loving family and friends mark the spot where someone died.  Even our daily lives are measured by the tragedies we have endured.  “Where were you,” the world asks, drawing us back to a moment of sadness and despair.  Our memories are tied to the tragedies we face in life.  And hope is hard to see when we look at the tragedies of life… which is why this example from Jeremiah is so important for us today.  In the middle of his lamentation – his song of lament and sadness – Jeremiah dared to have hope.

²¹ “Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: ²² The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.  ²³ Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. ²⁴ I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” ²⁵ The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him” ^[2] (Lamentations 3:21-25).

Remember a few weeks ago when I said that God faithfully keeps His promises?  This is where Jeremiah found hope.  The covenant God made with Israel way back when Moses led these people out of Egypt was still in effect, even though Babylon has conquered the city.  The Lord’s promise in Deuteronomy 28 would not be forgotten.  The prayer of Solomon in 1 Kings 8:46-50 would be answered.  Jeremiah knew that in God’s eyes, the people of Israel were His people – His special possession – that He brought out of Egypt (1 Kings 8:51).  Jeremiah found hope, not because the situation changed, but because he reminded himself of God’s promises.

And in God’s promises, Jeremiah found hope.

Granted, you and I are not Jewish; we cannot claim the promises God made Israel.  But, we can remember the promises Jesus made to His followers.  Jesus promised that no one will snatch His sheep from the Father’s hand.  ^27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. ²⁸ I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, ²⁹ for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else.  No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand” ^[3] (John 10:27-30).  Paul, a first-century evangelist, insists that “nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. ³⁹ No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord” ^[4] (Romans 8:38-39).

You will never face a circumstance in this life where God casts you aside.  When you become a Christian, your life is held securely in the mighty hand of God.  Nothing will ever change His love for you.  Although the wind and the waves of life batter against you, the Lord will be by your side.  You are more valuable than many sparrows (Matthew 10:31).

If we let them, our many tragedies can drain life from our soul; our heart feels like it is being ripped from our chest.  However, like Jeremiah, a follower of Jesus dares to hope; not that the situation in life will change, but that despite the situation, God remains for us, not against us.  

His love never wavers.  His mercies never cease.  His compassion never fails.

Great is His faithfulness.

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^[1] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (La 3:19–20). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (La 3:21–25). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Jn 10:27–30). Carol Stream, IL.

^[4] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Ro 8:38–39). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

God’s Promise of Joy – September 16, 2018 sermon

By Pastor Greg...

A married couple in their early 60's was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic restaurant.  Suddenly, a tiny fairy appeared on their table and said, "For being such an exceptional couple and for loving to each other over the years, I will grant you each a wish."  The wife answered, "Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband."  The fairy waved her magic wand and - POOF! - two tickets for a luxury cruise appeared in her hands.  The husband thought for a moment, then replied, "Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again.  I'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me."  The wife and the fairy were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish.  So, the fairy waved her magic wand;

 POOF!

The husband became 92 years old.

The moral of this story: Men should remember fairies are female.

We humans sure do a lot of wishing, don’t we?  And our society encourages us to wish.  Almost the entire media industry is trying to feed our desires.  Most people wish for joy, and, quite frankly, most people are buying what our society is selling.  We are being sold on the idea that some “thing,” “place” or “circumstance” will give us joy.  But, those who have what they desire still struggle to find joy.

Consider King Solomon.  He was the wisest of the wise, yet he struggled to find joy.  He looked for it in money, power, and women (this man had 700 wives!).  He poured himself into national reform, education, and many different religions, but none of these gave him the joy he desired.  That’s because unwavering and unshakable joy comes from God, and He gives us this joy when we humbly serve Him by serving others.

According to Jesus, there is no joy apart from Him.  On the night before He was crucified, Jesus told His Apostles, (John 15:5-11) ⁵ “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. ⁷ But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! ⁸ When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. ⁹ I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. ¹⁰ When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. ¹¹ I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” ^[1]

Jesus gave His followers clear instructions here; He clearly told them that if they bore fruit, they would be filled with joy.  And when He says, “bearing fruit,” He means, “giving strength and life to others.”  The apple that grows at the end of the branch benefits others, not the branch itself.  The joy that God gives to His people is found when Christians “give strength and life to others.” 

Perhaps this is why there is a lack of joy in our world today; too many people take from others rather than give themselves to others.  Too many people are looking for the right person or the right job or the right conditions to make them happy.  They want real joy in their life but do not realize the joy they desire comes from being a blessing, not being blessed.

So, real joy is found in doing God’s will.  This is a promise from God.  However, this promise of joy is not quite like the promise of wisdom.  This promise is tied to our actions and our attitude, not on external conditions. 

For the Christian, joy is not determined by the environment.  It shouldn’t take the right location and the right conditions to have our hearts filled with joy; biblical joy is something we are given when our heart is in the right place, and our attitude is focused on others.

And there’s the rub; if we find it difficult to be joyful, we are the ones who need to change, not everything else around us.  If conditions and environment dictate your mood, then, according to the Lord, you are focused too much on yourself; you expect the world and those around you to make you happy.  But real joy, according to Jesus, is given to those who serve others, give of themselves to others, and love others before loving themselves.

The Apostle Paul recommended this attitude to the Christians living in Philippi.  Paul wrote, “³ Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. ⁴ Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. ⁵ You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had” ^[2] (Philippians 2:3-5).

I don’t know if you see me as a joyful person, but if you do, then you need to know I wasn’t always this cheerful.  There was a period in my life when I was like a grumpy old bear; I would storm into the house and complain that someone had eaten my porridge.  I used to be quite selfish; I used people and expected the world to cater to my needs.  I had already been saved, mind you, but I simply did not have any joy in my life.  That all changed on the day I humbled myself before God and became His servant: not a pastor, mind you, but a servant.  I found joy when I started doing my best at being a blessing to others.

If life makes you weary, and the absence of joy in your life is a heavy burden, you don’t need a magical fairy to wave her wand and make things better.  You need to humble yourself before Jesus.  “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest,”^[3] says the Lord (Matthew 11:28-30).

God promises to give us joy, but that joy comes when we have a Christ-like attitude toward others.  Joy is given when we are humble (placing others ahead of ourselves), when we serve others, and when we love others.  Joy overflows within us not because others exist to make us happy, but because God has gifted us to be a blessing toward others.  When you learn to be a blessing toward others, then your joy will overflow.

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^[1] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Jn 15:5–11). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Php 2:3–5). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Mt 11:28–30). Carol Stream, IL.

God’s Promise of Wisdom – September 9, 2018 sermon

by Pastor Greg...

A woman went to the doctor's office where she was seen by one of the new physicians.  He tried to diagnose her condition and provided several solutions, but nothing seemed to help.  After a few minutes, the young doctor excused himself and consulted with one of the older doctors.  The wise, older physician stepped into the room to speak with the distraught woman while the younger doctor waited outside.  After about 4 minutes the lady burst out of the room and ran screaming down the hall.  The young doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told Him her story. After listening, he had her sit down and relax in the waiting room, then marched into the exam room and confronted the older doctor.  "What's the matter with you? Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?!"  The older doctor continued to write on his clipboard and without looking up said, "Does she still have the hiccups?"

The older doctor had the experience, and the wisdom to apply his experience in that situation.  Have you ever wished you could do the same?  Have you ever wished you could understand what God wanted from you?  Have you ever wished He would give you clear instructions on how to handle a difficult situation?  Do you wish that you could understand the Bible, and that its teachings were more clear for you?

In my conversations with Christians over the years, two things stand out: 1) I meet many Christians who are still confused about God and His direction in their life.  And 2) I meet many Christians who are confused about the Bible; they have trouble understanding what it teaches and how it can guide their life.

I completely understand that confusion; I was there once myself.  But what if I told you that God is willing to remove your confusion?  What would you say if I told you that God would give you the wisdom you need to navigate through life’s difficulties?  Would you be interested in learning how to gain that wisdom?  It’s far easier than you may imagine.

Let me tell you about something that happened to me back in 1983; I did something that year that changed my life.  In 1983, I was still working in radio, and each weekday morning, as I sat in the control booth, I monitored our rebroadcast of “The Old Time Gospel Hour” with Jerry Falwell.

One of Dr. Falwell’s messages really struck me; he was addressing a prayer King Solomon had made to God.  As Solomon was about to become king of Old Testament Israel, God asked him what he wanted – which was quite unusual: So was Solomon’s reply.  “O Lord my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around. ⁸ And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! ⁹ Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours”^[1] (1 Kings 3:7-9)?  Of course, history teaches us that God did indeed give Solomon wisdom; more wisdom and understanding than anyone who has ever lived (1 Kings 3:12).  But then, Dr. Falwell said something I have never forgotten; he said that the Lord God is willing to do the same for us today.  If we lack wisdom, all we need to do is ask, and our Father in Heaven will give us the wisdom we need to discern His will.

Well, right then and there I did just that; I asked God to give me the wisdom to understand His will and His Word.  And do you know what happened?  He granted my request.  All I needed to do was ask.

No one had ever told me it could be that easy.

Let me tell you something you may not have heard: God does not want us to live in confusion.  He does not want you to be confused.  God has provided a way for you to overcome that confusion.  God made you a promise to give you wisdom and discernment.

God is Faithful; He gives us wisdom.  Biblical wisdom is more than just knowledge… it is the ability to apply knowledge in our day to day lives.  Biblical wisdom is more than leaned experience.  Like, I could tell you it’s not wise to stick two paper clips in an electrical outlet, but my advice is based on experience.  Rather, the kind of wisdom that comes from God guides us through an experience we have never faced before.

For example: as the first-century Christians were facing trials and hardships, James, the half-brother of Jesus writes, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking” ^[2] (James 1:5).  These Christians, who had been scattered abroad because of Jewish persecution, had no idea how to respond to this new hatred.  So, James tells them to ask the Father; He is a generous God who will give them the wisdom to respond appropriately.

He will do the same for you and me.  Yes, when we are facing trials in this life, all we need to do is ask; God will grant us the wisdom we need to navigate through those trials.  In fact, God’s wisdom will help our faith grow stronger as we face these various difficulties.  And honestly, that’s the beautiful part.  Most people who are on the receiving end of slander, abuse, hatred, hardship, and suffering end up becoming bitter, resentful, vengeful, and hateful; they become just as toxic as those who caused the trouble.  But, the Christian who turns to God and asks for wisdom finds the ability to pray for those who persecute them: That kind of response isn’t natural, but it does demonstrate biblical wisdom.  Biblical wisdom reminds those who are hurting that if they allow the abuse and hardship to harden their heart, they will become just like the person who has hurt them.  God’s wisdom in any situation guides us to become more like Christ and less like the world around us.

I know, I know; this is all well and good, but still, there is the issue with the Bible.  Sometimes it is quite difficult to make sense out of God’s Word.  And I get that; I was there once myself.   The psalmist has written, “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path”^[3] (Psalm 119:105), but if you can’t make heads or tails out of the words, the Bible isn’t much help.  However, God has also promised to help bring His word into focus.   In fact, if you are a follower of Jesus, then God has already equipped you to understand His Word.  Jesus said, “When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into the full truth. He won’t speak on his own. He will speak what he hears and will tell you about things to come. ¹⁴ He will give me glory, because he will tell you what I say”^[4] (John 16:13-14).  In other words, the Holy Spirit will guide us in understanding the words of Jesus and the words of God; it’s one of the many roles the Spirit plays in your life.

So, if you struggle to understand what you are reading, it seems all you need to do is ask.  If you need the wisdom to apply what you have read, all you need to do is ask.  If you need help navigating through the problems in life, it sure seems like God will give you the help you need.  That’s the way I see it.  Granted, sometimes it takes a while for us to learn how to listen to God, but one thing is certain; He never intends to leave us floundering on our own.  And if my own life is an example of how God gives wisdom, then perhaps your answers are only a question away.

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^[1] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (1 Ki 3:7–9). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Jas 1:5). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[3] New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (Ps 119:105). La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

^[4] GOD’S WORD Translation. (1995). (Jn 16:13–14). Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing Group.

God is Faithful – September 2, 2018 sermon

By Pastor Greg...

Dykman Springs in Shippensburg, PA.

Today was a rainy day.  It reminded me of a rainy day many years ago when the girls were still young.  One Friday afternoon I decided to take them on a long walk down to the duck pond.  It was a beautiful day.  We took bread to feed the ducks and a packed lunch for the three of us.  We walked the back trail around the pond and played Pooh Sticks in the creek.  It’s one of those fond memories I have of when the girls were younger, and our lives were less hectic.  However, on the way home, we got caught in the rain.  I mean it started to pour!  We were getting drenched, and it was ruining our day.  As we rushed down Garfield Street, it seemed God was not blessing this father/daughter time.  Couldn’t He have provided a decent sunny day for us?  I mean, where was God in the middle of this storm?  That’s when we saw the side entrance to our church; there is a small covered porch on the Garfield street entrance.  We ran up the steps and found shelter from the storm.  And as we stood there watching the rain run off the roof and rush down the street, I remember thinking how thankful I was for the shelter of my local church…

Garfiled Street Entrance

And for the promises of God.

Okay, I know you’re thinking, “wait a minute; did God really promise to provide shelter during a rainstorm?”  Well… Isaiah, the Old Testament Prophet, said something to that effect.  Speaking about God, he said, “You are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress.  You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat” ^[1] (Isaiah 25:4).  Okay, so God didn’t promise to shelter them from actual raindrops, but He did promise to watch over them when ruthless people from foreign nations try to destroy them, and he compared this protection to a “tower of refuge” and a “shelter” from the storm.  And if you know anything about history, you know that God has faithfully kept this promise.  Although many nations have tried, Israel has stood firm, despite overwhelming odds. [2]  Even during the End-Time tribulations, God has promised to hold a remnant under His protective care (Revelation 7:4).

One of the most important lessons we need to learn is that God is Faithful.  We can be confident when God makes a promise.  When the Lord promises us eternal life because of our faith in Jesus, we can be assured that it will happen; we will be set free from the sin that has handcuffed us throughout our life.  God is a faithful God; His word is unfailing.  As the hymn writer suggests, “There is no shadow of turning with Thee.” (#139)

God is faithful to His promises because it is who He is.  In describing God to the people of Israel, Moses said:

⁷ “The Lord did not set his heart on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other nations, for you were the smallest of all nations! ⁸ Rather, it was simply that the Lord loves you, and he was keeping the oath he had sworn to your ancestors. That is why the Lord rescued you with such a strong hand from your slavery and from the oppressive hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. ⁹ Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands” ^[3] (Deuteronomy 7:7-9).

What promise did God make to Israel’s ancestors?  Pointing to the land we now call Israel, He said to Abraham, “One day son, all this will be yours” (compare Genesis 13:15).  And to fulfill that promise, He guided Israel out of slavery and into the land He had promised.  He promised to make that land a permanent possession for Abraham’s descendants… which was also an issue.  How can a childless man have descendants?  This was Abraham’s question to God.  “O Sovereign Lord, what good are all your blessings when I don’t even have a son?” ^[4]  So, the Lord promised to give this old man and his wife a son.  Isaac would be born to this aged couple – Abraham was 100, and Sarah was 90 – and through him, God’s promise would continue (see Genesis 17:13-19).

The number of Abraham’s descendants continued to grow, so by the time we reach the end of Genesis, there are approximately 1 million of them, and they are slaves living in Egypt.  As God rescues these people through Moses, He walks before them as they make the journey from Egypt to the land of their inheritance… the Nation of Israel.

God is faithful; He keeps His promises.

Even when Israel was scattered in 70 AD, God’s promise did not change.  The land would be theirs.  And although Rome chased these people out into the world, God promised to bring them back one day.  This was the land God had promised to give them; this was an everlasting covenant God had made to Abraham and his descendants.  And to prove that he is faithful to His word, those descendants were given back their land in 1947.

God is faithful; He will keep His promises.

So… what exactly are those promises?  There are many.  He promises Wisdom, Joy, and Hope.  He promises His Protection and His Love.  He promises Everlasting Life.  I could go on (which I will, in the weeks ahead).  But the main point is this: when God makes you a promise, He will be faithful in keeping that promise…

Which takes me back to that stormy Friday 25 years ago. 

I know God has never promised to keep me from getting wet, but He has promised to be my refuge during the storms of life.  And in the shelter of that porch, I was reminded of this.  Life has a way of beating against us; sometimes it seems like the world is trying to knock us down.  Sometimes it seems like the world wants us to fall or fail or give in to temptation.  But, God has promised to walk with us through the trials in life; we are not alone.  He will not abandon us during difficult and trying times.  The Apostle Paul writes, “If God is for us, who can ever be against us”?^[5] (Romans 8:31).  When it seems like life is about to crush us, God is nearby.  It is “The Holy Spirit [who] helps us in our weakness”^[6] (Romans 8:26).  When we are tempted to lay down our sword and shield and give in to the pressures in life, God has promised to show us a way through. “He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure” ^[7] (1 Corinthians 10:13). 

God is faithful; He will keep His promises.

“Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?  ³⁷ No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us” ^[8] (Romans 8:35,37).

God has been faithful in the past; He will be just as faithful to you and to me.  He will not abandon us, reject us, or crush us.  Nothing “will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord” ^[9] (Romans 8:39).

I pray you are reminded of this when facing your own storms of life.

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^[1] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Is 25:4). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

[2] The Six Day War is just one example https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War

^[3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Dt 7:7–9). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[4] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Ge 15:2). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[5] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Ro 8:31). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[6] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Ro 8:26). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[7] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (1 Co 10:13). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

^[8] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Ro 8:35,37). Carol Stream, IL. Tyndale House Publishers.

^[9] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Ro 8:39). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.