Our righteousness is a gift from God. It does not ebb and flow with our behavior because it is based on Jesus’ sinlessness, which is eternal. Therefore, I can behave any way I please. Right? Your premise is correct. Your conclusion, not so much. Titus was a young leader in the early church. He was not of Jewish heritage. He was a Greek and grew up with a different moral...
The Challenge – Week 2, Day 2
Eve led Adam astray. Therefore women can never be in a position of authority over a man. Right? Because Eve’s act of disobedience was MORE POWERFUL than Jesus’ act of redemption. Because Jesus died to restore men only; His redemptive, restorative blood was insufficient to break the judgment pronounced on women at the Fall. Right? WRONG!!!! Paul writes: “Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of...
The Challenge – Week 2
WEEK 2 – I AM THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD (II Corinthians 5:21) David was at his lowest. He had lost everything – his family, his possessions, the respect of his men. The voice of accusation was screaming at him, loudly. (I Samuel 30) Internally, I am sure David wrestled with knowing his actions were partly responsible for the predicament he now faced. David had outwardly aligned himself with the Philistines...
A-Type & Driven
Knowing what we have learned about grace, you may wander why people would hold fast to the law. But I understand. I am your typical A-type, driven personality. I am competitive. I like to be the best. So operating under the law appeals to my base nature because if I work hard, I can be the best Christian. If I go to church more, read my bible more, give more,...
Am I a Sinner?
For all of his life, Peter had had been taught that the Gentiles were sinners. It was unlawful for him to associate with them. The Gentiles were seen as morally bankrupt and presumed to be idolaters. The Jews thought God was for the Jews and the Jews only. But God speaks to Peter, his rock, and changes traditions held for thousands of years. Peter was hungry and ready to eat. ...