Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

The beautiful tension in the harmony of “Yes, if” of grace and “No, because” of truth

In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His plan for our lives. Through exploring the Scriptures and their Hebrew and Greek meanings, we can deepen our appreciation for the delicate balance between grace and rules. Yes, If – Continue reading Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

Sharing the light by personal evangelism

Christians are urged to share the light of gospel message. They are to be witnesses, make disciples, and preach the gospel to all nations.

The following verses emphasize the importance of sharing the light of the gospel by personal evangelism, which is spreading the message of the gospel to others. Christians are called to let their light shine before others, to make disciples of all nations, and to preach the gospel to all creation. They are to be witnesses to the ends of the Continue reading Sharing the light by personal evangelism

Never Forever – Lyrics

(Verse 1) Before forever, God, You knew my name, You saw my sin, and loved me just the same, You made a plan by your sovereign decree By grace alone, through faith, to rescue me (Chorus) Oh, what a love, so deep and wide, Christ alone, on the cross, He died, Through faith alone, Your grace I receive, In Christ Continue reading Never Forever – Lyrics

Ben Franklin’s Junto questions will improve your small group

Using Ben Franklin’s Junto style questions in a small group to encourage discussion and reflection on how we can honor God and live out our faith in practical ways

Franklin organized a group of friends to provide a structured form of mutual improvement. The group, initially composed of twelve members, called itself the Junto (from the Spanish word junta, or assembly). The members of the Junto were drawn from diverse occupations and backgrounds, but they all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, Continue reading Ben Franklin’s Junto questions will improve your small group

Justice and judgment is more acceptable than sacrifice

Living a life of justice and judgment are more acceptable to the Lord than religious sacrifice(Proverbs 21:3)

Proverbs 21:3 states, “To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” This verse teaches that actions that promote justice and righteousness are more important to God than offering sacrifices. In this Bible study, we will explore the meaning of “justice” and “judgment” in this verse, as well as the importance of these actions in the Continue reading Justice and judgment is more acceptable than sacrifice