Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I had the pleasure of hearing R. C. Sproul speak at a few Together for the Gospel conferences over the years. He was a brilliant theologian and a personable man who could think deeply about Scripture, communicate truths with clarity verbally and in writing, and even make you laugh along the way. He was a …
Continue reading Book Review: “The Holiness of God” by R. C. Sproul
(The following is the December 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 21 and pay close attention to verses 9-27.) When God makes all things new, we’ll experience what John describes as the new Jerusalem that comes “down out of heaven from God, arrayed with God’s glory” (vv. 10-11). He …
Continue reading The New Jerusalem — A Literal Heaven On Earth
(The following is the August 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 1 and pay close attention to verses 3-14.) Christians rightly anticipate a glorious future when God will fulfill his remaining promises to us. We base these expectations on the truth of his Word. We also rejoice in his …
Continue reading God’s Blessings Are Past, Present, and Future
(The following is the June 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 11 and pay close attention to verses 33-36.) The Holy Spirit led biblical writers to break out into hymns of praise several times, such as in Romans 11. Paul cannot contain his worship as he writes, “Oh, the …
(The following is the November 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Peter 1 and pay close attention to verses 13-25.) God is holy in ways we are not. Yet, God commands: “Be holy, because I am holy” (v. 16). What does that mean? Grudem writes, “God’s holiness means that …
