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.
Category: Good Works
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
Work Out Your Own Salvation
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13). It appears Paul is admonishing … Continue reading Work Out Your Own Salvation
Our Ways Are Not God’s Ways.
Last week, Christians worldwide celebrated Easter, the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you are a believer, this season marked the day your salvation was secured. If you are not a believer, He died for sinners and until you come to Him in Faith, you have no reason to celebrate Easter. … Continue reading Our Ways Are Not God’s Ways.
The Gospel, Grace And Good Works.
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel (Galatians 1:6). In every generation, the gospel -- the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of sinners by grace alone through faith alone for justification … Continue reading The Gospel, Grace And Good Works.
Grace and Truth 