Recent Posts from Roots by the River

How Do You Know If You’re Saved?

There is a minimum of truth without which a person cannot be saved. This is the gospel. “Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I [...]

Guilt Gone, Sins Forgiven

There is a wonderful phrase in the poetry of Jeremiah that tells us something of the character of God's forgiveness: “‘In those days, at that time,’  declares the [...]

Forgiveness & Consequences

“Then David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ Nathan replied, ‘The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because [...]