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Tag Archives: grace
God’s Grace; February 23, 2023
1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. I have long used this verse and the one following in talking about spiritual gifts, appropriately enough, … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, flexibility, grace, ruts, spiritual gifts, spiritual sensitivity, stewardship, variety
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Salvation by Grace; January 1, 2023
Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. Verses 8 and 9 of … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Graham, grace, Paul, repentance, sin, spiritual pride, the flesh, the Gospel
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Grace and Truth; December 15, 2022
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John the son of Zebedee was … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute honesty, Christmas, grace, love, objective truth, salvation, spiritual sensitivity, the Apostle John, truth
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Justice; October 10, 2022
Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteousbut terror to evildoers. Justice is an essential part of any society. In fact, it is one of our innate desires, as expressed in the cry of even small … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, elections, fairness, faith, God's concerns, God's character, grace, justice, law, politics, prayer
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Love; September 22, 2022
Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Once again where the NIV says “love,” the Japanese says, “grace.” The Japanese term is also used for blessings in general, so … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, Japanese culture, knowing God, love, marriage, spiritual growth, wisdom
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God’s Grace; June 29, 2022
Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, holiness, licentiousness, purity, resisting the devil, salvation, sin, temptation
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God’s Grace; May 26, 2022
Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. This chapter as a whole is talking about the salvation of the Jews, and as such is very … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, actions, grace, gratitude, legalism, salvation, serving God, words
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The Lordship of Christ; February 27, 2022
Revelation 11:15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said:“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, God's perspective, grace, Handel, heaven, intercession, legalism, lordship, prayer, Putin, the Lord's Prayer, the Messiah, Ukraine
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The Grace of God; December 14, 2021
Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Here we have the reason for this Psalm to be written: to make people think, and grasp the character of the Lord. … Continue reading
Benediction; October 15, 2021
2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Once again I was undecided among several verses in this chapter as to … Continue reading
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Tagged benediction, blessing, Father God, fellowship, grace, in Christ, love, loving God, loving people, the Trinity, walking in step with the Spirit
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