Tag Archives: The Completed Work of Christ

Grace, Truly Amazing

December 10 “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.” (Titus 2:11) It is a common thought among many people, these days, that (pretty much) all religions are the same. A secondary thought emerges… so … Continue reading

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To BE or not to BE

November 14 The New Testament paints a glorious picture of God’s handiwork accomplished through Christ. It speaks of what God has made us to be – so that He can live in us, and work through us, to draw the … Continue reading

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Be vs. Do, pt. 5 – Faith to BE

November 13 The gospel message is that Jesus came to do everything necessary to make us vessels suitable for divine habitation. He came to deal (completely) with our sinfulness – and with everything that sin had done to effect our … Continue reading

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Were vs. Are; pt. 5 – Holy

October 29 “For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.” (Ephesians 1:4) There are two prominent thoughts expressed in this verse… One) God chose us to be His before … Continue reading

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Were vs. Are; pt. 4 – Righteousness of God

October 26 “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21) Scripturally speaking, our salvation is a package deal. Included in the … Continue reading

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Were vs. Are; pt. 2 – Alive with Christ

October 24 “But God… made us alive together with Christ…” (Ephesians 2:5) Scripture tells us that we WERE all “dead” in our trespasses and sins. Each and every one of us. Separated from God (and His life) as our natural … Continue reading

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Belief and Faith; pt. 4 – A Gift of Grace

October 15 “For by grace you have been saved, through faith. And this is not of yourselves…” (Ephesians 2:8) The New Testament paints the clear picture that our salvation has nothing to do with us. It is entirely the work … Continue reading

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Belief and Faith; part 3 Living By Faith

October 12 “The righteous will live by faith.” (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38) This familiar phrase is a central theme in Scripture. It was birthed as an Old Testament promise. It was provided as a New Testament fulfillment. Jesus came … Continue reading

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Belief and Faith; part 2

October 11 “This is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:4-5) At the heart of … Continue reading

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Shall We Continue in Sin?

June 12 “How can we who have died to sin still live in it?” (Romans 6:2) Ask just about any believer if it is possible NOT to sin… and you will get a lot of blank, confused looks… or some … Continue reading

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