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Tag Archives: Grace
A neglected theme in the church
It’s time for renewed focus on common grace. All people live under God’s common grace and receive certain blessings outside of the boundaries of salvation. Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Common Good, Common grace, Disciple-making, Discipleship, Evangelism, Walking with God, Witness
Tagged Common Grace, Grace, Local Church, sermon theme
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Grace given to the humble
Legalism provides people with a deceptive means for screening out their own sins by highlighting the sins of others. Let’s oppose this spirit on every level because it insults the grace that leads us to salvation. Continue reading
Posted in Disciple-making, Grace, Human depravity, Humility, Kingdom, Legalism, Salvation, Seeking God, Walking with God
Tagged Grace, Humility, legalism, salvation to the humble, sin of pride
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Does grace lead to responsibility?
Mercy is not effectively received unless it is shown, for God’s mercy transforms. If God’s mercy does not take root in the heart, it is not experienced. Forgiveness not shown is forgiveness not known. Continue reading
7 Links to see
7 blog pieces worth noting. Continue reading
Posted in Fox News, Links to see, MSNBC, News, Parenting, Political Correctness, Politics
Tagged Blogs, Grace, Mennonites, Parenting, Politics
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Still amazed by grace
It’s impossible to grow closer to God in a way that decreases your awareness of how much you need “an advocate with the Father” who is “the atoning sacrifice for our sins”? (I John 2:1-2). Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Cross of Christ, Evil in the world, Faith, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Jesus Christ, Legalism, Poor in spirit, Reconciliation, Regeneration, Religion-not the answer, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation
Tagged Gospel, Grace, Salvation, True Christianity
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Always leading us back to grace
God is always leading us back to grace to confess our unworthiness and to celebrate His mercy. Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Contentment, Death of Christ, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Justification, Pharisees, Pride, Salvation, Schadenfreude, Self esteem, Self love, Selfishness, Servanthood, Spiritual transformation
Tagged Christianity, Cross, Grace, Mercy, Salvation
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