Monthly Archives: September 2011

Grace, obedience and the Kingdom

There is a lot of teaching out there that make obedience to God optional in the New Covenant. Their reason: Christ has already fulfilled the Law and, through our faith in Him, has credited to us the fulfillment of the … Continue reading

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Peace in the midst of storms

“As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.  The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He … Continue reading

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But wait, there’s more…

“What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, … Continue reading

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The cure for spiritual burn-out and condemnation

Tired and weary? Burnt-out? Not sure if you’re committed to God enough? Condemned because you’ve tried and failed repeatedly? READ THE FOLLOWING VERSES… “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on … Continue reading

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The grace to say ‘No!’

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for … Continue reading

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Living up to personal convictions

Focusing too much on our convictions is in a way like adding the Law to ourselves. We can’t live up to them and live by them. Instead, if we focus on the saving grace of Jesus Christ then we will … Continue reading

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Equally loved!

“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and … Continue reading

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Sinful Obedience?

We all have used the term “willful disobedience” but have we heard of the idea of “sinful and empty obedience”? ” …everything that does not come from faith is sin.”  Romans 14:23b “…Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” … Continue reading

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