Perplexed but Not in Despair “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” —2 Corinthians 4:8 Santamaria

Perplexed but Not in Despair

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.”
—2 Corinthians 4:8

You Take Away My Self-Control The Bondage of the Will, the Seduction of Sin, and the Sovereignty of Divine Grace Santamaria

 

You Take Away My Self-Control

The Bondage of the Will, the Seduction of Sin, and the Sovereignty of Divine Grace

A Theological Reflection from the Old School Predestinarian Baptist Absoluter Perspective

Lord, When Saw We Thee Hungry, or in Prison? The Judgment of the Nations, the Mystery of Christian Compassion, and the Evidence of Sovereign Grace Santamaria

Lord,When Saw We Thee Hungry, or in Prison?

The Judgment of the Nations, the Mystery of Christian Compassion, and the Evidence of Sovereign Grace

Loving Thy Neighbor as Thyself The Divine Command to Love Beyond Affection, Agreement, and Personal Convenience Introduction: The Command That Reveals the Hea Santaaria

 

Loving Thy Neighbor as Thyself

The Divine Command to Love Beyond Affection, Agreement, and Personal Convenience

Introduction: The Command That Reveals the Heart

A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Examination of Christmas and the Worship of the Church Santamaeia

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A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Examination of Christmas and the Worship of the Church

Introduction: A Celebration Without an Apostolic Command?

Among the most widely observed religious celebrations in Christianity is Christmas, traditionally commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. For millions of professing Christians, Christmas represents a season of worship, thanksgiving, family gatherings, generosity, and reflection upon the incarnation of the Son of God.

How Solomon Led Israel into Sin The Tragedy of a Wise King Who Turned His Heart Away from God Santamaria

 

How Solomon Led Israel into Sin

The Tragedy of a Wise King Who Turned His Heart Away from God

Holding the Mystery of the Faith in a Pure Conscience Santamaria

 

Holding the Mystery of the Faith in a Pure Conscience

A Biblical and Theological Exposition of 1 Timothy 3:9

“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.” — 1 Timothy 3:9 (KJV)

By the Rivers of Babylon: When God's People Wept in a Strange Land Santamaria

 

By the Rivers of Babylon: When God's People Wept in a Strange Land

An Exposition of Psalm 137:1–9

“By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.” — Psalm 137:1

T STICKETH CLOSER THAN A BROTHER This is dedicated to Dr. Jaime Santamaria, my beloved brother A Meditation on Proverbs 18:24

 

THERE IS A FRIEND THAT STICKETH CLOSER THAN A BROTHER

This is dedicated to Dr. Jaime Santamaria, my beloved brother

A Meditation on Proverbs 18:24

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” — Proverbs 18:24 (KJV)

write an article on Deut 29.29 THE SECRET THINGS BELONG UNTO THE LORD A Meditation on Deuteronomy 29:29 Santamaria

 

THE SECRET THINGS BELONG UNTO THE LORD

A Meditation on Deuteronomy 29:29

Colossians 3:8 — Putting Away the Sins of the Old Man Santamaria

 

Colossians 3:8 — Putting Away the Sins of the Old Man

Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” Santamaria

Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Psalm 56:8 says, “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?” Santamaria

Psalm 56:8 says, “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”

John 5:17 reads: “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.” Santamaria

John 5:17 reads: “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”

Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” Santamaria

Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”

WHEN THE DEVIL QUOTES SCRIPTURE Santamaria

WHEN THE DEVIL QUOTES SCRIPTURE

“And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends stolen out of holy writ;
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.”

— William Shakespeare, Richard III, Act I, Scene 3

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD A Meditation on Romans 8:28 Santamaria

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD

A Meditation on Romans 8:28

THOU HAST SEARCHED ME AND KNOWN ME A Meditation on Psalm 139:1–2 Satamaria

THOU HAST SEARCHED ME AND KNOWN ME

A Meditation on Psalm 139:1–2

“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.” — Psalm 139:1–2

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” — 1 John 4:18 Sntamaria

 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” — 1 John 4:18

WHOM THE LORD LOVETH HE CORRECTETH A Meditation on Proverbs 3:11–12 Santamaria

WHOM THE LORD LOVETH HE CORRECTETH

A Meditation on Proverbs 3:11–12

“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” — Proverbs 3:11–12

BE OF GOOD CHEER: CHRIST HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD A Meditation on John 16:33 Santamaria

 

BE OF GOOD CHEER: CHRIST HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD

A Meditation on John 16:33

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33

Pressing Toward the Mark A Meditation on Philippians 3:13–14 Santamaria

Pressing Toward the Mark

A Meditation on Philippians 3:13–14

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13–14

Saved and Called According to Eternal Purpose A Meditation on II Timothy 1:9 Santamaria

Saved and Called According to Eternal Purpose

A Meditation on II Timothy 1:9

“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” — II Timothy 1:9

A Meditation on Proverbs 3:5–6 Santamaria

 TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL THINE HEART

A Meditation on Proverbs 3:5–6

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

—Proverbs 3:5–6

BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING A Meditation on Isaiah 43:18–19 Santamaria

BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING

A Meditation on Isaiah 43:18–19

“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:18–19

But God Who Is Rich in Mercy A Meditation on Ephesians 2 4 and 5 Santamaria

But God Who Is Rich in Mercy

He Who Began the Work Will Finish It “A Meditation on Philippians 1:6” Santamaria

He Who Began the Work Will Finish It

“A Meditation on Philippians 1:6”

What Manner of Man Is This? A Meditation on Matthew 8:2 Santamaria

What Manner of Man Is This?

A Meditation on Matthew 8:27

“But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” — Matthew 8:27

When Hope Has Perished A Meditation on Lamentations 3:18 Santamaria

When Hope Has Perished

A Meditation on Lamentations 3:18

“And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD.” — Lamentations 3:18

Losing Life to Find It A Meditation on Matthew 16:25 Santamaria

Losing Life to Find It

A Meditation on Matthew 16:25

“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” — Matthew 16:25

When Faith Is Tried A Meditation on James 1:2–4 Santamaria

When Faith Is Tried

A Meditation on James 1:2–4

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” — James 1:2–4

Desiring to Be Teachers, Yet Understanding Neither What They Say A Meditation on 1 Timothy 1:7 Santamaria

Desiring to Be Teachers, Yet Understanding Neither What They Say

A Meditation on 1 Timothy 1:7

Desiring to Be Teachers, Yet Understanding Neither What They Say

A Meditation on 1 Timothy 1:7

“Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.” — 1 Timothy 1:7

Thine Is the Kingdom A Meditation on 1 Chronicles 29:11 Santamaria

Thine Is the Kingdom

A Meditation on 1 Chronicles 29:11

Nothing Too Hard for Thee A Meditation on Jeremiah 32:17/ Santamaria

Nothing Too Hard for Thee

A Meditation on Jeremiah 32:17

Remember That My Life Is Wind A Meditation on Job 7:7 Santamaria

Remember That My Life Is Wind

Where Sin Increased, Grace Abounded Santamaria

Where Sin Increased, Grace Abounded

Romans 5:20 is one of the Apostle Paul’s most concentrated declarations of the triumph of divine grace:

Pressing Toward the Mark A Meditation on Philippians 3:13–14

Pressing Toward the Mark

A Meditation on Philippians 3:13–14

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13–14

Where Is the Wise? A Meditation on 1 Corinthians 1:20 Santamaria

Where Is the Wise?

A Meditation on 1 Corinthians 1:20

Pleasant Words and the Healing of the Soul “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.” — Proverbs 16:24 Santamaria

Pleasant Words and the Healing of the Soul

“Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.” — Proverbs 16:24

When a Brother Dies A Biblical Meditation on Grief, Brotherhood, and the Resurrection Santmaria

When a Brother Dies

A Biblical Meditation on Grief, Brotherhood, and the Resurrection

“Count It All Joy”: The Divine Purpose of Trials A Meditation on James 1:2–4 Santamaria

“Count It All Joy”: The Divine Purpose of Trials

A Meditation on James 1:2–4

A Far More Exceeding and Eternal Weight of Glory

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A Far More Exceeding and Eternal Weight of Glory

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”—II 

Corinthians 4:17

FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND A Meditation on Philippians 3:13 Santamaria

FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND

A Meditation on Philippians 3:13

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” — Philippians 3:13

WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE? A Meditation on Micah 6:8 Santamaria

 

WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE?

A Meditation on Micah 6:8

SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD A Meditation on Matthew 6:33 Santamaria

SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD

A Meditation on Matthew 6:33

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Matthew 6:33

When Thou Passest Through the Waters: The Promise of Isaiah 43:2 (Santamaria)

When Thou Passest Through the Waters: The Promise of Isaiah 43:2

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
—Isaiah 43:2

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hope When Everything Around You Has Fallen Apart Lamentations 3:22–24

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Hope When Everything Around You Has Fallen Apart

Lamentations 3:22–24

“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.” — Lamentations 3:22–24

“For He Will Order His Angels to Protect You Wherever You Go” The Promise, the Angels, and the Providence of God in Psalm 91:11

“For He Will Order His Angels to Protect You Wherever You Go”

Pressed, but Not Crushed: The Triumph of Grace in 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 Santamaria

Pressed, but Not Crushed: The Triumph of Grace in 2 Corinthians 4:8–9

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8–9