The Divine Purpose Behind Our Struggles Failure is often seen as a setback, an end to our aspirations, or a painful reminder of our limitations. Yet, when viewed through the lens of faith, failure becomes a profound tool in the hands of God to refine, redirect, and rebuild our lives. There is a divine purpose behind every moment of despair,…
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast (Eph. 2:8-9). “Return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me” (Jeremiah 15:19) The journey back to authentic faith in Christ is a…
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— 9 not the result of works, so that no one may boast (Eph. 2:8-9), The Gospel of Grace An Exploration Through Scripture The gospel of grace is a fundamental doctrine in Christianity, emphasizing the unmerited favor of God towards humanity.…
But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift (Eph. 4:7). Exploring Biblical Foundations of Grace The gospel of grace is a fundamental concept in Christianity, encapsulating the unmerited favor and love bestowed upon humanity by God. Despite its significance, the essence of grace seems to have been overshadowed in contemporary discourse. What happened to…
“Not that I have already obtained this, or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward…
And this good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come (Matt. 24:14). The unchanging nature of the gospel is rooted in the character of God Himself, who is described as immutable. Malachi 3:6 states, “For I, the LORD, do not change; so you, O sons of…
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing clearly the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2 Cor. 4:3-4). Understanding the Good News of Salvation,…
So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20). Restoring Peace, Fellowship, and Purpose Through Reconciliation To “be reconciled to God” is to restore a broken relationship with our Creator, a relationship fractured by sin. It describes a profound journey. This…
“Do not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Heb. 6:12) A Reflection on Hebrews 6:12 “Do not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” — Hebrews 6:12 The writer of Hebrews offers a timeless encouragement in a few but profound words. They urge us to…
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