Tag Archive: Counsel From the Cross

May 02

Book Club: “Counsel From the Cross” (by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick & Dennis E. Johnson) Reviewed by Gaila Roper Part 4

The Means of Grace 1)In the Word Preached “The Word of God, in particular, the gospel message, which is the integrating center of the whole Word of God, is the means that the Spirit uses to transform the hearts and minds of the elect.” By hearing His word we are drawn to Him, desire to …

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Apr 11

Book Club: “Counsel From the Cross” (by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick & Dennis E. Johnson) Reviewed by Gaila Roper Part 3

Chapter Two Seeing Your Savior “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 “Nothing that the world has to offer can change the human heart”, so says the author, Dennis E. Johnson of this …

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Mar 27

Book Club: “Counsel From the Cross” (by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick & Dennis E. Johnson) Reviewed by Gaila Roper Part 2

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YOU ARE BELOVED Beloved children function differently from house-guests or foster kids. Sadly this is true. My husband was a foster child his entire childhood. Often children believe they have to earn love and a place in the hearts of foster parents. But God’s love is not like that. This great love that was provided …

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