Grace

The Greatness of Grace

The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 5:20–21 NIV)

We Are Ambassadors for Christ

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. 2 Corinthians 5:20–21 ESV

To God Alone Be the Glory

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but to Your name give glory, because of Your mercy, because of Your truth. (Psalm 115:1 NASB)

Here is a truth that we must be constantly reminded of, that only God deserves the glory.

Grace Means Blessing Imperfect People, Too

Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders; they did not remember Your abundant kindnesses, But rebelled by the sea, at the Red Sea. Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name … (Psalm 106:7–8 NASB)

The Supper of the Lord and Our Shame

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This…

Great Grace as a Pattern of Life

This statement is completely reliable and should be universally accepted: — “Christ Jesus entered the world to rescue sinners”. I realise that I was the worst of them all, and that because of this very fact God was particularly merciful to me. It was a kind of…

Pursue Righteousness

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. (1 Timothy 6:11)

In the 1972 Olympics, Finnish runner Lasse Viren competed in the 10,000 meter race — a grueling long distance. Finnland had not won a…

The Privileged Calling

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry. (1 Timothy 1:12)

I have formed a good habit over the years, that when I experience frustrating situations, I read and re-read 1 and 2 Timothy.

The Christian and Moral Conflict

This is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering. (2 Thes. 1:5, NET)

Thessaloniki was a tough place to be a Christian in the first century. Paul had written in the…

Good for Evil

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. (1 Thes. 5:15 NET)

The world’s way, and the way of our fallen nature, is not merely to return wound for wound — an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth — but to…