“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” (James 2:19 ESV) The difference between demons and the children of God is not in their "beliefs", but in their "lives". God demands PERFECT obedience. So does this mean that we are to always do right and never fail or fall … Continue reading When Obedience is Disobedience: A Gospel Primer
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When Right Is Wrong and Good is Bad
You've probably heard this expression before. WWJD. What Would Jesus Do? It's a common expression (well, not so common these days) often used to remind someone to do the right thing. To resist temptation to son and act like Jesus. Canton Jones' song, "Stay Saved", comes to mind when I think about WWJD. In the … Continue reading When Right Is Wrong and Good is Bad
Unmoved by the Gospel
"Salvation belongs to the LORD." Psalm 3:8a Some words are easier said than believed, and the words above are no exception. Do we really believe that salvation belongs to the LORD, and entirely so? I am not sure I always do. What happened last week is just one of many awakening reminders. I was at … Continue reading Unmoved by the Gospel
Moses Needs Jesus: On Law, Grace and Truth
You’ve probably never paid much attention to this difference, but I am persuaded that it is a notable one. Many bible teachers who have been accused of promoting moralism and social reform at the expense of the Gospel often tend to use many Old Testament examples to make their cases. On the other hand, those … Continue reading Moses Needs Jesus: On Law, Grace and Truth
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