Posts by David Huffstutler
A Life of Worship to God (Romans 12:1–2)
Romans 12:1–2 is a fun text to study. It’s easy to notice three imperatives that guide the passage (present, do not be conformed, be transformed) and also two sets of three descriptors—one for “sacrifice” (living, holy, acceptable) and the other for “the will of God” (good, acceptable, perfect). In short, this passage teaches us to…
Read MoreHow to Thrive in 2025: The Hands of Men and the Hand of God (Proverbs 27:23–27)
The wisdom of God’s Word encourages us to prosper on earth but not as an end unto itself. This world and its goods are passing away, but we are to be faithful with what we have until we win our heavenly rest. Our eyes will see Christ, and our true treasure in heaven will finally…
Read MoreWhen Christ Came into the World (Hebrews 10:5–10)
Christmas Day comes once a year, and for Christians, this day means something more than traditions and gifts, as wonderful as those things can be. Christmas reminds us of the birth and thus in incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ. He became flesh to die for you and me. Hebrews 10:5–10 reminds us of these…
Read MoreThe Fullness of God’s Salvation (Romans 11:25–27)
Romans 11:25–27 provokes many questions for students of the Bible, including the phrase “And in this way all Israel will be saved” (Rom 11:26), which one commentator calls “the storm center in the interpretation of Rom. 9–11.”1 The following is but one attempt to summarize these questions and provide some answers. Romans 11:25 What is…
Read MoreIsrael Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: An Overview of Romans 11:11-36
Ever since its inception, Israel has never been a fully believing nation. Some of the Israelites were believers, however. Abraham has always had a spiritual offspring among his physical descendants (Rom 9:6–7). Even in the darkest chapters of Israel’s history, so it is today—“there is a remnant” (Rom 11:5; cf. 11:3–4). Generally speaking, however, Israel…
Read MoreGood Reminders from God’s Word about a Nation’s Leaders
Let it out—a four-year sigh of relief—another presidential election is over. For Christians, it was patently obvious that the winning candidate was friendlier to Christianity than the other. At his rallies, there were chants of “Christ is King!” Whatever the motivations for this chant, we can be thankful that our country has a measure of…
Read MoreLuther’s 95 Theses – Still on the Doors on November 1st
Even though yesterday was “Reformation Day” (October 31), the day Luther nailed his theses to the door, today (November 1) is still a good day to remind ourselves of a piece of Protestant History. In fact, Luther likely had Novemeber 1 mored on the mind than October 31 (see below). Here’s the story in short,…
Read MoreSend, Preach, Hear, Believe, and Call on Jesus Christ (Romans 10:14-21)
In Romans 9–11, Paul addresses Israel’s present unbelief and future salvation. A quick sketch up to Romans 10:14–21 is that chapter 9 discusses this unbelief from God’s perspective while chapter 10 explains it from Israel’s perspective. Israel has rejected the righteousness of God in Christ because she pursued her own righteousness through the law, a…
Read MoreThe Righteousness of Christ: Closer Than You Think (Romans 10:5–13)
Anyone who attempts to earn his own righteousness, however zealous he may be, carries out a fool’s errand. His attempts will only fail. Even using the Old Testament law this way will end in failure. The Law is not a ladder to heaven for us but acts more as glasses and a club to expose…
Read MoreJesus Christ, Our Great God and Savior (Titus 2:13)
Titus 2:11–14 gives us the reason for why we should live as godly men and women, old or young, and in our places of service (cf. Titus 2:1–10)—the saving grace of God has appeared in the person of Jesus Christ to teach us how to live godly lives. Part of this godly life is to…
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