The discussion of “law vs. grace” is a common one among Bible-believing Christ followers. For some reason, we have trouble harmonizing what feels to us like two conflicting ideas. Either Christianity is all about grace, or it’s all about law. The truth is, like many “God-sized” concepts in Scripture, both are integral parts of the …
Tag: Old Testament
A Perfect Picture Of Grace
What Is Grace? The simplest definition is “unmerited favor.” To receive grace is to gain what is undeserved; it is to obtain what can never be earned or gained by our own efforts. The world has its own idea of what defines grace, but like all virtues, grace is rooted in the character of God. …
All Those Laws!
I haven’t posted on my “read-through-the-Bible” the past four days because I’ve been in Leviticus. It’s a difficult book. If I had to give one word to sum it up, it would be holiness. More than anything, God reveals His immutable attribute of holiness and how high the standard is to attain holiness - something …
Never Out Of His Mind
Do you ever feel like you are distant from God? Do you wonder if He has so many “big” important things to think about that you are not really in His thoughts? While it might seem that way, I believe that God does think about us, and we are ever-present in His infinite mind. Here's …
Can You See Jesus?
Today’s read was Genesis 40-45, covering the story of Joseph from the time he was elevated to a position of authority while in jail until he reveals himself to his brothers and sends them to bring his father back to live in Goshen. The individual events in Joseph’s life are a treasure of illustrations and …
