Tag Archives: unmerited favor
What is Grace? pt.1
(This blog will be offline for a couple of weeks while I travel. Please enjoy these posts from the archives. Feel free to comment or ask questions. I will be able to respond when I return.) I have studied grace … Continue reading
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Old Testament Salvation
So, what about those folks of the Old Testament? I have heard so many grace teachers say that the people of the OT were under law and that their salvation was based on their performance. No! No! No! It was … Continue reading
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Faith and Obedience are not the same thing
Years ago, when my family and I were under the teaching of a well-known legalist teacher, we learned that believing and obeying were the same thing. The idea was that those who truly believed or had faith would, of course, … Continue reading
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Losing is Part of the Game
We pray for Tim Tebow. For those of you in other countries or deep caves, Tim Tebow is a young Christian football player who has been shot into the limelight because of his unusual ability as a quarterback and his … Continue reading
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Abide in His Love
“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. John 15:9-10 … Continue reading
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Trust in the Lord
Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalms 62:8 Let’s face it: we can’t do it. We can’t live the Christian life. We can’t love others … Continue reading
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What are you afraid of?
I have often met Christians who are afraid of the future. Not just afraid of coming evil days, but the eternal future. Not just afraid of dying, but afraid of facing the judgment of God. Why are they afraid? Because … Continue reading
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God’s Extravagance
Sorry for the gap in posts! Our family is in Minnesota right now, enjoying the abundance of nature. Just last night we looked out our window to see a bobcat standing on our bridge looking at the house. We all … Continue reading
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Do You Lack Assurance?
Do you wonder if maybe you have blown it – too much this time? Do you find yourself afraid that you might not make it to Heaven after all? Or maybe you feel that some kind of penance is in … Continue reading
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Can We Earn Grace? Pt. 3
The whole purpose of God in His work on our behalf is relationship. His desire is for us to live in dependent relationship with Him. He will care for us and give us all that we need. All He asks … Continue reading
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