Tag: grace

What Does “The Righteous Shall Live by Faith” Mean?

This single sentence from Romans 1:17 — rooted in Habakkuk 2:4 — pierced Martin Luther’s heart and ignited the flame of the Reformation. But do we truly understand what it means? First, We Need to Clear Up a Misunderstanding Many people think of faith this way: “If I believe hard enough, if my faith is… Continue reading What Does “The Righteous Shall Live by Faith” Mean?

Those Who Met in Rome — The Gravitational Pull of the Gospel That Held the Early Church Together

Introduction: A Human Map Found at the End of a Letter A letter’s closing reveals the writer’s truest heart. After the long and solemn theological argument has ended, after the words of comfort and exhortation to suffering saints have drawn to a close, the Apostle Peter records two names side by side at the very… Continue reading Those Who Met in Rome — The Gravitational Pull of the Gospel That Held the Early Church Together

The Trinity Is the Perfect Description of God’s Love— Meditating on the Structure of Love in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Introduction — The Oldest Question, Still an Unfamiliar Truth “The Trinity? Honestly, I don’t quite get it.” Even those who have walked in faith for many years often say this. Three persons yet one God — it doesn’t easily resolve itself in the mind. Even those who have attended church since childhood often find themselves… Continue reading The Trinity Is the Perfect Description of God’s Love— Meditating on the Structure of Love in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

The Same Love, Different Languages: Jesus’ Parables and Paul’s Theology

Introduction Scripture contains two great passages that speak of God’s love. One is the three parables in Luke 15, told by Jesus himself. The other is the “Love Chapter” — 1 Corinthians 13 — written by Paul to the church at Corinth. Both speak of the same love, yet their language and approach are strikingly… Continue reading The Same Love, Different Languages: Jesus’ Parables and Paul’s Theology

Broken Before His Gaze — What Peter’s Tears Say to Us

Why did Peter weep? Not simply because he had made a mistake. Not merely because of a guilty conscience. Scripture records the reason quietly, yet with tremendous force. “And the Lord turned and looked at Peter.” (Luke 22:61) The Lord looked at him. In that moment, Peter was broken. The Night of Denial That night,… Continue reading Broken Before His Gaze — What Peter’s Tears Say to Us

What is the Key to Receiving God’s Blessing?

Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble- Proverbs 28:14 NIV God’s blessing. Good people and not-so-great people alike all want God to bless their lives, families and the country they live in. Ne’er-do-well’s who’ve never darkened the door of church and folks who wouldn’t know a Bible… Continue reading What is the Key to Receiving God’s Blessing?

Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different

What do you do after you’ve given in to temptation? Run to God? Or keep your distance? When you’re at your worst, do you struggle to believe that your heavenly Father loves you? Especially when you’ve given in to that temptation for the hundredth time? It’s demoralizing when you reject God’s grace once again – the… Continue reading Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different

[Romans Study 11-1] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)

[Romans Study 11-1] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification [Romans 5:3-11] 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory… Continue reading [Romans Study 11-1] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)

[Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)

[Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith  [Romans 3:27-4:25] 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29 Is God the God of Jews only?… Continue reading [Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)