Have you ever been rebuked by bananas? Probably not. But Darlene Deibler was. A young missionary wife ministering to the people of New Guinea in the late nineteen-thirties and early forties, Darlene and her husband continued their ministry though war had broken out across the globe. Eventually Japan took control of the island, and the… Continue reading Rebuked by Blessing
Tag: grace
Salvation Is For Everyone
Who did Jesus die for? The Bible says God loved the world, not just a select few. In other words, Jesus died and rose again to make salvation available for everyone. The Apostle Paul spent his life spreading the message of salvation to everyone. But he especially carried a burden for the Jewish people. I… Continue reading Salvation Is For Everyone
Redemption for Life unto New Jerusalem
Praise the Lord that we are the partakers of the divine nature and that we also have the redeeming Christ. We have the full right and privilege to enjoy the divine light and to claim the divine flow. Both the divine light, God the Father, and the divine flow, God the Spirit, are our portion even today. We must apply… Continue reading Redemption for Life unto New Jerusalem
Gratitude For God’s Sufficient Grace
Welcoming November often turns the thoughts of our hearts to gratitude. It seems gratitude always has more to teach us with each passing year. Recently I sat with the intricately woven idea of gratitude for God’s sufficient grace. Fully understanding God’s grace extended to me through the undeserved favor of God and others shines forth… Continue reading Gratitude For God’s Sufficient Grace
[Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures
[Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures PAUL: Who Is He? “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God” (1:1) We find that the first word in this Epistle is PAUL; it is an Epistle written by a man called Paul.… Continue reading [Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures
What Is God’s Common Grace? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
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
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