Exodus 33:19

The LORD replied, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.” -Exodus 33:19, NLT Have you ever struggled with the question of whether God is good? … Continue reading “Is God good? Really is a question of trustworthiness.”…

Sometimes we go through this life feeling like we deserve more. God’s favor is unjust grace. We don’t deserve it and yet He gives it freely.…

What do Christians mean by grace?‌The doctrine of grace results from the doctrine of lordship, referring to the God of Israel in the Old Testament and Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament.Grace in the Old TestamentIn the Old Testament context, lordship means that the Creator does whatever he chooses to do. “Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.‌” (Psalm 135:6). This was not a foreign idea for ancient religions. The gods had power over men, and t…

Did God really say he would equip us for the battles ahead? Yes … yes he did. Despite the many confirming circumstances, signs, and words from God, Moses struggled to find the courage to do the thing God called him to do: Lead God’s people out of slavery. A disciple of Christ is also given […]…

What do Christians mean by grace?‌The doctrine of grace results from the doctrine of lordship, referring to the God of Israel in the Old Testament and Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament.Grace in the Old TestamentIn the Old Testament context, lordship means that the Creator does whatever he chooses to do. “Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.‌” (Psalm 135:6). This was not a foreign idea for ancient religions. The gods had power over men, and t…

Fruits of the Holy Spirit – Goodness. God wants to fill us with His love, patience, kindness, goodness… So many will see Him and His love through us…

This post was first published November 26, 2018. –ed. Have you ever considered the stark contrast between Judas Iscariot and the thief on the cross? One was a close disciple of Jesus Christ and gave three years of his life to the best, most intensive religious instruction available anywhere.But he lost his soul forever. The …

Though human love’s flawed efforts may leave you holding a broken heart, may you know today you are the beloved treasure of the heart of God.…

Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Goodness. God wants to fill us with His love, patience, kindness, goodness... So many will see Him and His love through us…

One of the greatest biblical teachings about God is that the God of the Bible is a God who reveals himself to humans and who wants to have a personal relationship with human beings. In his desire t……