Have we tried to tell God that we will notify Him when we're good enough for Him to accept us?
Tag: Salvation
Zealous for What?
Just as we may not like to be grouped with others who we don't agree with, we also need to inspect our own hearts to ensure that we're not just being carried along by a righteous crowd without also participating in God's plan
Celebrating Freedom, but Not Just For Me
Once we have been pronounced free from the penalty of our sins, may we not condemn others who have also been set free by the same process.
Time to Walk Out of the Courthouse
Once a verdict has been decided in our favor, it's time to go out and live a life that honors that decision, rather than staying in the courtroom and listening to our accuser press a case that he has already lost
Compare and Contrast
Did you ever get assigned to compare and contrast two things, ideas, or people?
Helpless and Powerless
God doesn't save people who are "pretty good", but the good news is that He offers to save each of us!
Sin Was Always Sin, but Faith Was Always Faith
While Jesus brought clarity and detail about God's plan to save fallen human beings, at least one key element of that plan was present long before Jesus was born as a baby
Door #3
It is true that our two default options in life aren't very good, but there is another, infinitely-better path that we could miss if we stopped there
Why Do We Have to Hear This Again?
While we might repeat things just to hear ourselves talk, when God says something more than once, we should definitely pay attention
Love Doesn’t Require Breaking the Rules
When God made a way for us to return to Him, He didn't take any shortcuts
Level in What Way?
Sometimes, it's not just the cure that's available to everyone who wants it; there's also a sickness that each of us suffer from
Totally Unfair, Part 2
Why should people who do good things be considered inadequately righteous, when sinners can receive salvation through faith?
Totally Unfair, Part 1
Should people who do good things be considered inadequately righteous, while sinners can receive salvation through faith?
Not New Information
The gospel has good news for those who feel (or were told) that they are far from God, and we find that this good news was God's plan all along.
A Holy Credit to Your Account
What does the faith look like that results in our debts being cleared with God?
No Membership Required
Don't you hate it when the event you want to get into is restricted, and you can't get in?
Pick Your Poison
When both choices look pretty bad, it's good to check and see if there are other options!
Who We Follow Determines Our Direction and Our Destination
What if we considered whether or not we have the right guide, rather than only being concerned about our destination?
Maybe They Already Know the Problem, but Not the Solution
If we see a serious problem in other people, what is better for them: pointing it out, or helping them fix it?
Why Debate Eternal Security?
Rather than debate the theological concept of eternal security, let's back up and consider why we want to understand it
Those Who Sin Differently 