Even if we have found restoration into the family of God, do we want the same thing for all others who need to find that same joy?
Tag: Salvation
Sneaking a Peek at the Last Chapter
Sometimes, it's OK to skip ahead to preview the conclusion, if only to understand the rest of the plot better
It’s a Gift, Not a Paycheck
We must never think about God's gift of salvation like something that we were owed.
The Branch Can’t Take Credit for the Gardener’s Good Work
It's great to achieve positive results within the family of God, but we must not take too much credit for being part of that family in the first place
If You Stumble, At Least Others Will Know Not to Fall Over the Same Obstacle!
In God's plan, even those who had a complicated journey to find Jesus can have a positive impact on others.
“You’re Dead to Me”
While we should do our best to preserve healthy relationships, perhaps we should break off one in particular that is only harming us
Call on the Name of Jesus to be Saved
Paul, in the book of Romans, breaks down salvation to some of its simplest principles
It Doesn’t Stop at an Event
What if there is even more to following Jesus than just "getting saved" (although that's a big part)?
We Can’t Certify Ourselves
Have we tried to tell God that we will notify Him when we're good enough for Him to accept us?
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?
Those Who Sin Differently 