Ajith Fernando

Jan 13, 2025 | theaquilareport.com | Ajith Fernando

When you read Deuteronomy 33:27 — “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms” — you find a solid foundation for security. Our identity in him takes away the shame that society, with its competitive ethos, inflicts upon us. For “those who look to him [daily] are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed” (Psalm 34:5). Statistics of servants of God who do not end well can be very discouraging. Dr. J.

Dec 5, 2024 | crossway.org | Ajith Fernando |Bobby Jamieson

The Need for ChangeWhen Paul described the change that takes place at salvation, he said: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Cor. 5:17). But he knew that after salvation all Christians have many thoughts and actions that they still need to give up, and many they need to take on. There needs to be a massive shift in thinking in many areas. Jesus faced the same challenge with the disciples. A. B.

Oct 20, 2024 | crossway.org | David Mathis |Adam Griffin |Matt Chandler |Ajith Fernando

What Does “Well” Mean? He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? (1 Tim. 3:4–5)What does it mean for a man to manage his household “well”? Oh, the apostolic brilliance of that qualifier. To some, it may sound like a low bar. Just “well”? To them, well may seem like welcomed leniency. To others, however, this is a glimpse of grace and a reason for hope.

Aug 26, 2024 | crossway.org | Ajith Fernando

This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. How to Fight InsecurityIn this episode, Ajith Fernando discusses how we as Christians should deal with our insecurities and describes what it looks like to rest in our identity in Christ, even as we work hard for his glory in our day to day lives.

Aug 3, 2024 | crossway.org | Ajith Fernando |Daniel J. Brendsel |John Owen

The Best WeaponPrayer is one of the best means to overcome insecurity. When we spend time with God, we are communing with the one who is greater than any other entity, the one who rules the universe. The experience of being in the presence of this God and realizing that he is our loving Father who delights in us is the most powerful weapon to attack our sense of insecurity. As Deuteronomy 33:27 puts it:The eternal God is your dwelling place,      and underneath are the everlasting arms.