The Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Revelation 22:21, NASB). God’s grace is unlimited, but it must be released. All followers of Jesus would agree that the grace of God is sufficient. Those of us who experienced deliverance received forgiveness, or had hope restored despite death – we know God’s grace by …
Today, Interruptions gets theological. With many, and with me too, theological implies confusing. The following passage in the Bible is the one that confuses me the most: … Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13 ESV). …
God, give me grace to guard my lips from speaking what is wrong (Psalm 141:3). Talking is my livelihood. There are three ways that I ruin a conversation: 1. I talk too much about myself. Conversations should be back and forth. A great conversation should be 50 percent you and 50 percent them. Some of …
We have been approved by God to be those who preach the gospel. So our motivation to preach is not pleasing people but pleasing God, who thoroughly examines our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:4, TPT The first day of school when I was 12 years old, I sat in the classroom and looked around the room …
Even when we were dead and doomed in our many sins, he united us into the very life of Christ and saved us by his wonderful grace! Ephesians 2:10 Deep grace! Grace means “gift” or “blessing.” In the middle of a discussion, did you stop grace and start to argue, defend, or accuse? Afterward, did …
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Romans 12:2 As a leader, do not walk outside your allotted faith or grace. It is too …
With each confession, grace for change increases. Sin does not diminish God’s bank account of grace for you. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NASB95 When unhappy or miserable, culture teaches us to party, get drunk, or …
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. Titus 2:11 You don’t have Christianity without grace. Grace is a gift that we do not deserve. All other religions feature works. You get better by working harder while never knowing whether you were good enough – coming to Judgment Day with your proverbial fingers crossed. …
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 ESV When you bought your car, it was a great deal. But when you lost your job, those monthly payments became a weight that threatened to sink you financially. You’ve called the bank to explain …
Only those who have been amazed at God’s grace can be truly honest with themselves. The Apostle Paul wrote at the beginning of his ministry: For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God, I am what I am, …