Common grace is one of my very favorite doctrines. I so love it and wish it were better understood and more often celebrated. “Common grace” points out that God loves the whole world, and exercises patience and kindness even to those who ultimately reject Him. In his excellent book Bible Doctrine, Wayne Grudem says, “Common grace is… Continue reading What Is God’s Common Grace? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
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Abraham Justified by Faith – Romans 4:19-24
Romans 4:19-24 Our path of faith is all about whether we believe in God’s promise to the people who are already justified through Christ, or not. What does Apostle Paul try to explain here? To say the conclusion first, the answer is in verses 22 and 23. “It was credited to him as righteousness.” And… Continue reading Abraham Justified by Faith – Romans 4:19-24
Saved By The Grace Of God
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 What did Paul mean when he said that God saved us by His grace? In Ephesians 2, the apostle explained what it means and what we need to be saved from. It all… Continue reading Saved By The Grace Of God
The Cheapest Dream in Town
Playing Powerball is popular in America. The jackpots grow these days to outrageous dollar amounts. Most people hope to win it. There was one such winner last night from California. They won $1.73 Billion. That’s, of course, if they take the annuity option, and yes, they have to pay federal and state taxes first. Otherwise,… Continue reading The Cheapest Dream in Town
Hope for Grace — Carol McLeod Ministries
When I was growing up, one of my dad’s favorite ways to encourage me to do something I didn’t want to do like clean my room, eat my vegetables, or be nice to my brother, was to tell me, “It’ll put hair on your chest!” I did not then, nor do I now, want hair… Continue reading Hope for Grace — Carol McLeod Ministries
The Study of Ecclesiastes
Today, we continue our journey through the Bible with today’s study of Ecclesiastes. May God show us what He wants us to learn? “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 As we study the Bible alone or… Continue reading The Study of Ecclesiastes
Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
Perhaps the only downside to Autumn for me is fewer blooms in my garden. Small groups of summer blooms linger until the first hard frost; mums and Autumn Joy pop up here and there, but by and large, the profuse color of spring and summer has ceased. But lost blooms are not lost growth! While… Continue reading Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
His incomparable riches of grace, plus recommendations for books on grace
By Elizabeth Prata Scroll to bottom after photo for mini-library suggestions of books on grace. What are these incomparable riches of God’s grace? First, Christ Jesus. “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with… Continue reading His incomparable riches of grace, plus recommendations for books on grace
Amazing Grace, so amazing
By Elizabeth Prata My favorite doctrines are Grace, followed by Providence. Grace that is extended by our loving God is shocking and amazing and wonderful. I was saved later in life and I remember what it felt like to live a sinful life in rebellion against God. It was confusing and upsetting, most of the… Continue reading Amazing Grace, so amazing
The Doctrine of Salvation — House of David Ministries
The word “salvation” in Greek, Soteriology, is derived from two Greek words, Soteria, meaning salvation, and logos, meaning “word, discourse, or doctrine.”[i] Having studied the infinite holy nature of God and the fallen, depraved nature of man, only God could bridge the gap between Himself and His creation. As Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all… Continue reading The Doctrine of Salvation — House of David Ministries