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Dynasties, fractured kingdoms, prophecies of coming hardships—the book of 1 Kings is a grand, sweeping narrative of the beginning of the downfall of God’s people. Its size and scope may seem intimidating, but Phil Ryken shows us in this biblical, doctrinal, practical, and Christological commentary how this imposing book can be divided into three key sections. First, the stories of Solomon focus...

The answer is that the gifts of God never operate independently or automatically, but always according to the affection of our hearts. In biblical usage, the heart is “the willing, loving, thinking centre of the person.”9 The heart is the control center of our lives, and thus the use of our gifts is governed by the condition of our heart.10 Our talents can be useful for building the kingdom of God, but only to the extent that our hearts are committed to the glory of God. When our hearts turn away
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