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Tag Archives: Salvation
Is grace transforming?
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
Remind yourself often
And remind yourself often that… Continue reading
Posted in Grace, Salvation, Security of salvation, Wisdom
Tagged Gratitude, Salvation
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Painful truth we need to hear
The best things we do have somewhat in them to be pardoned Continue reading
Posted in Depravity, Human depravity, Salvation
Tagged Evil, Salvation, self righteousness, Sin, total depravity
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A conversion story
A young man from an influential Chinese family believes in Jesus as his creator and savior. Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Personal thoughts, Salvation
Tagged baptism testimony, hosting chinese students, Salvation
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I need One who speaks to the Father…
Here you’ll find a peace that transcends understanding. Here you’ll find a guard for your hearts and minds in Christ. Continue reading
Posted in feeling hopeless, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Sin
Tagged help, Hope, peace with God, Salvation
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God – propitiator and propitiated
In religion, the sinner brings something to offer to the deity hoping to pacify the angry god/s. This is not how it goes for Christians. Continue reading
Posted in Confession, Fellowship, Salvation, Security of salvation, Sin, Theology, Walking with God
Tagged propitiation, religion vs. the gospel, Salvation
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Return to glory
This panoramic view is too often left out when we tell the story of salvation. The outcome is a shortsightedness which leaves us inadequately grounded for a living hope in Christ. Continue reading
Humility is not an emotion
Misunderstanding humility is risky because this quality is essential to one’s relationship with God. Continue reading
Total depravity?
Caution is warranted on articulating a doctrine of human depravity from the wrong starting point. Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Depravity, Human depravity, Human dignity, Reformed Theology, Salvation
Tagged Image of God, Reformed Theology, Salvation, Theology, total depravity, TULIP
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The difference between disowning Christ and being faithless
What is the difference between disowning Christ and being faithless? Continue reading
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