But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name… John 1:12 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has…
Many years ago I worked for a small manufacturing company whose founder and president was a believer. He had hired only other believers (from many different denominations) to work in the office, but outsourced some positions to non-believers. One of…
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Mercy is pure mystery. If grace is the place where God’s love and justice meet, then mercy is the medium that transforms our lives into offerings pleasing to…
Matthew 28 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel…
I ask: What was achieved on the cross? PROPITIATION: Appeasement of an offended party from wrath or anger. REDEMPTION: What is required in order to liberate from oppression, enslavement, or another type of binding obligation. JUSTIFICATION: Divine, forensic act of…