Category: Grace + Forgiveness

Grace + Forgiveness

What is the result of true faith? Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good […]

Grace + Forgiveness

What is sanctification? And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 I am using an example from everyday life because of your human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves […]

Grace + Forgiveness

What is adoption? Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” Galatians 4:6 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And […]

Grace + Forgiveness

What is justification? know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the […]

Grace + Forgiveness

What is faith in Jesus Christ? For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, […]

Grace + Forgivness

What is repentance? Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. Acts 3:19-20 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;wash me, and I will […]

Grace + Forgiveness

How can we be saved? If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but […]