Rodney Duke's Devotional Bible and Theology

Introduction of Thesis
Romans 8:28 is a precious text for many people because of the assurance it gives.  Here is a rather literal translation:

For we know that
to those loving God
all things he works into good
to those being called according to purpose.

Many people find comfort in the realization tha...

There is a difference between true faith and belief in doctrines about God, even if they are sound doctrines.  John Bunyan was advised by Mr. Gifford, his pastor and spiritual mentor, that people needed to be delivered from false tests of sound doctrine. He told us to pay special heed not to accept any truth just upon blind trust.  Instead to cry mightily to God so that God would