Legalistic Christian: Self-Centered or Other-Centered Faith?
As one contemplates the mess this world is in, with its social unrest, disparities, pandemics, earthquakes, famine and pestilence, one realizes that for the current situation to change, for there to be a better, more civil world, it will require a power outside of the carnal, self-centered, or even legalistic Christian human condition for a […]
God’s Covenant: More Than a Real Estate Contract
God’s covenant with His people is unilateral. God to man. It is 100% of grace. Man has nothing of value to bring. It is not a transaction. It is unmerited favor. It is not a real estate contract, where we believe that because of our good behavior we earn and are entitled to a free […]
Pacifism: Honoring the Sacredness of Life in a Violent World
There are enormous ethical challenges in our world today, one of which is the sanctity and dignity of human life. Human beings reflect the image of God, created by the God of the universe, carrying special dignity as sons and daughters of God. As followers of Jesus Christ, how can someone train to become skillful […]
Confession, Repentance, and Forgiveness: What Comes First?
The underlying message for us is that God’s forgiveness has no limit just as His agape love has no limit, for God is love! When we come to see more of the depth of His love and His sacrifice then our hearts and minds will be changed and as new creatures in Christ, we also, […]
Atonement: The Cross as the Ultimate Expression of God’s Love
To study and appreciate the love of God and His atonement will be the theme studied in all eternity.
Here are some precious thoughts for our contemplation, praying that the Holy Spirit would touch our hearts and minds:
Christ’s physical suffering on the cross, terrible as it was, played no part in our atonement.
The cross not only […]
The Cross: At the Center of Controversy and Atonement
The very heart of the New Testament is the cross.
This is a subject that am incapable of understanding. My heart is desperately wicked, I am evil and sold under sin. I have prayed that you in the following Bible study will see glimpses of the love of God for humankind and His plan for your […]