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New birth; 7 evidences of being born again; Martyn Lloyd-Jones

The New Birth: 7 Evidences of Regeneration

Posted on September 20, 2021October 3, 2021 by James Williams

Regeneration is God implanting a new life, a new disposition within us. In that moment, we go from our natural mindset that opposes God to a new spiritual mindset that knows and loves God. Such a change is so drastic, Jesus said it’s like being born again (John 3). A newborn shows signs of life…

Comparison; comparing ourselves to others; apples and oranges; Exodus 31; God's specific gifts

Uniquely Gifted: Overcoming Comparison

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 by James Williams

Healthy competition can lead us to work harder and achieve more than we ever thought possible. However, competition’s ugly cousin, comparison, promises to help us achieve more but often leaves us in despair. It debilitates and discourages, leaving us feeling insignificant and purposeless. It reminds us there is always someone else who is more successful,…

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Growing in Grace- Links 8/30

Posted on August 30, 2021August 29, 2021 by James Williams

A collection of links from around the web to encourage your growth in grace! The Gold Mine in the Local Church “God has uniquely gifted the local church to help the people of God reach the nations for God. Though you can mine the depths of the minds of great authors in their books, your…

Martyn Lloyd-Jones on science; the limitations of science; science is not omniscience

Lloyd-Jones on the Limitations of Science

Posted on August 23, 2021August 22, 2021 by James Williams

Before beginning his ministry, many viewed Martyn Lloyd-Jones as the next “up and coming” doctor. He received the best medical training and others noticed his abundant abilities, including his instructors. Dr. Lloyd-Jones was no stranger to science and saw much value in it. However, he also saw its limitations. For example, Lloyd-Jones warned that many…

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Growing in Grace- Links 8/16

Posted on August 16, 2021August 15, 2021 by James Williams

A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace! Why the Ordinary Means of Grace Must Be Central in Our Gatherings “It remains, however, a perennially pressing question as to what role these elements ought to play in any given Sunday service. Certainly, they ought to feature regularly in the life of the church….

longing for God; fight against sin and flesh; walk in the spirit not in the flesh; struggle against sin

A Greater Longing

Posted on August 9, 2021August 8, 2021 by James Williams

Our greatest desire guides every decision we make. When faced with options, we will choose what we want and what we perceive to provide the greatest benefit. Oftentimes, we have competing desires and we’ll make our choice based on the greatest desire in that moment. For example, I might have a desire to lose fifteen…

Show me your glory; God's beauty; ordinary grace

Show Me Your Glory

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by James Williams

There are certain prayers in Scripture that so perfectly capture the cry of one’s heart that they are worth repeating. I often pray “I believe, help my unbelief” because it perfectly communicates both my faith and lack thereof. One such prayer that has been on repeat for me since I read it as a high…

Growing in Grace, Links from around the web, Blogs that encourage spiritual growth, reformed

Growing in Grace- Links 7/19

Posted on July 19, 2021July 18, 2021 by James Williams

Check out this collection of links to encourage your growth in grace! The Fruit of Confessing Sin “Confessing in this way purifies our hearts, deepens our humility, maintains our fellowship, and enables us to see the glory of Jesus all the more clearly. Repentance does not just give us a clear conscience before God; it…

Why does hell exist?; If God is love why is there hell?

Why Does Hell Exist?

Posted on June 28, 2021October 26, 2021 by James Williams

Scripture provides vivid warnings of judgment and eternal hell for those who don’t repent and believe in Christ. Such warnings occur throughout the Bible and in Jesus’ earthly teaching. In Revelation 14, those who reject Christ and instead worship the beast “will be tormented with fire and sulfur…and the smoke of their torment goes up…

Satan's Accusations; Revelation 12; Gospel; Guilt and Shame; forgiveness in Christ

Paralyzing Accusations: Satan’s Ploy to Debilitate Believers

Posted on June 7, 2021June 13, 2021 by James Williams

Still half-asleep, I stumble to the kitchen to turn on the Keurig. I hear the boys’ bedroom door open followed by a miniature stampede of pattering feet running my direction. The two youngest stop and look at me, but I’m not prepared for anything but coffee. Immediately, my 5-year-old points at his brother and proceeds…

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My name is James Williams and I serve as one of the pastors at FBC Atlanta, TX. I love preaching, writing, reading, growing vegetables, and running. My wife, Jenny, and I have four children and are actively involved in foster care. Read More…

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