By God’s grace we’ve been set freeSo that we can bend the knee,Humbly turning from our sin,Letting His love come within. Walking with him day by day,Read His Words, and kneel and pray,Listening to Him as He speaks,Growing in Him by the weeks. Comfort He brings to our hearts,When our loved ones do depart,When we … Continue reading By God’s Grace
God’s grace
Strengthened by the Grace
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian … Continue reading Strengthened by the Grace
Are We to Sin Because We are Under Grace?
“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin will have no … Continue reading Are We to Sin Because We are Under Grace?
Perversions of God’s Grace
“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who … Continue reading Perversions of God’s Grace
Grace and Peace from God
Ephesians 1:2 ESV “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Who is this written to specifically? And more broadly? What is the meaning of this word grace? Grace from God? What is the meaning of this word peace? Peace from God/Christ? How are both grace and peace to … Continue reading Grace and Peace from God
Don’t Receive God’s Grace in Vain
2 Corinthians 5:20-21; 6:1-2 ESV “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. “Working together with … Continue reading Don’t Receive God’s Grace in Vain
I Entreat the Lord’s Favor
The Lord is My Portion Psalms 119:57-60 ESV “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to … Continue reading I Entreat the Lord’s Favor
Father’s Day
“Father’s Day” in America is a day once a year that is designated specifically for us to honor our earthly fathers. For those who have or who have had earthly fathers who are or who were great, or who are or were just okay, the day may be a day of rejoicing and celebration of … Continue reading Father’s Day
Grace Upon Grace
John 1:14-18 ESV “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about him, and cried out, ‘This was he of whom I said, “He who comes after me ranks before me, … Continue reading Grace Upon Grace
According to the Gift of God’s Grace
No Pride! Ephesians 3:7-10 ESV “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of … Continue reading According to the Gift of God’s Grace
Run With It 