Posts Tagged ‘Grace’

“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6). Exposure to wrong teaching can snowball and produce years of bondage. This happened to me regarding grace. This particular teacher at a popular seminar back in the 80’s, taught two aspects of grace. The first […]

What is Biblical unity? First, let me address what it’s not. It is not a Nazi mentality of conformity. It’s not all dressing the same. Believing the same in all things. Speaking the same. Or all having the same hairstyle. Biblical unity is not outward conformity. It is not cookie cutter appearance. That borders a […]

‎”Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?” (Proverbs 20:9). The believer in Christ can. “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” (Ephesians 1:7). There is great strength in knowing the marvelous work and gift of […]

“But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold ” (Matthew 13:8). It is important for us to know there are different levels of fruit production because it will help us avoid the trap of comparing ourselves with ourselves. In other words, Christ becomes our standard of […]

“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God” (Romans 15:7). I am moved with reverential praise and love for Jesus Christ as I ponder this thought today. “…as Christ also received us….” Christ did not require or demand that we change before He would receive us. Think on […]