https://youtu.be/LH7sIIp5pOM For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8). This little phrase “by grace are ye saved” is undoubtedly the favourite of many believers. There is no denying the fact that the Christian life is all of grace from start to … Continue reading Saved By Grace
Category: Good Works
How Are Sinners Saved?
Acts 15 In the 1st century church, a debate ensued bordering on how sinners are saved. There were two sides to the debate. One party, the Pharisee party posited that “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” (v.1). Others, including Paul, Barnabas, Peter and the other apostles insisted … Continue reading How Are Sinners Saved?
Christian Maturity
When a child is born, they are expected to grow (Ex.2:10; 1Sam. 2:21; 26; 3:19; Luke 1:80; 2:52) and at every point in their biological calender, we expect certain traits of growth in them. When these are not forth coming, we may begin to worry that perhaps something may have gone wrong. At the birth … Continue reading Christian Maturity
The Christian And Fruitfulness.
John 15 The central motif of this chapter is as we read on is fruitfulness. Now when a child is born, we expect growth. When a seed or tree is planted, we expect growth and fruitfulness. Likewise, growth and fruitfulness is expected and actually required of the Christian. In John 15, Christ used an agricultural … Continue reading The Christian And Fruitfulness.
Faith And Conduct
Amos 5:21-24 Among six key themes (from ESV Global Study Bible) of the book of Amos, two stands out for me. 1. Justice and righteousness in the treatment of other people are the key evidences of a right relationship to the Lord. 2. Religious observances in the absence of social justice are disgusting to God.¹ … Continue reading Faith And Conduct
Grace and Truth 