Jesus called us to “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” Traditionally in protestant evangelical theology we have made that personal, very personal – about my righteousness, my standing before God etc.. I've preached and taught it that way in the past, but is that what Jesus really meant at this point - I … Continue reading Kingdom Justice
Category: Commitment
Kingdom Realities
Jesus inaugurated the kingdom of God - He said, It's near, It's come, It is within you/among you; and what a Kingdom! Totally unlike the kingdoms of this world, a kingdom of righteousness, peace (Shalom), joy in the Holy Spirit. He is both the King and the Kingdom. Everything he said and did exhibited and … Continue reading Kingdom Realities
Grace through all of Life
We are saved by grace alone, though faith alone, in Christ alone. But that's not all, grace also keeps us - everyday. Grace is not only essential at the beginning, we need it all the way through and praise God as the old hymn put it, "he giveth more grace," and "he giveth, and giveth, … Continue reading Grace through all of Life
The Liberating, Life Changing, Joy Giving, Praise Enabling, Power of Grace
Following on from last week I want to add something else to a subject the enemy of our souls certainly doesn't like - the grace of God. He hates it with avengence because it's about what God does, not man. He hates it because it brings glory to God and doesn't give him or man … Continue reading The Liberating, Life Changing, Joy Giving, Praise Enabling, Power of Grace
Making Faith Work
The subject of faith and works comes up time and again in pastoral ministry - I've met saints wondering how much they need to do to prove to themselves they are really saved; I've met saints coming towards the end of their days here on earth wondering whether they have done enough to get to … Continue reading Making Faith Work
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