Is this a biblical case for long sermons? Haha.
“Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters and strengthened them with a long message.”
Acts 15:32
Not distinguishing the law and gospel is “testing God” per Peter.
“…why are you testing God by putting a yoke on the disciples’ necks that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear? On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus…”
How chaotic! One moment Paul is being worshipped like a god and in the next he is being stoned to death.
“Even though they said these things, they barely stopped the [Lycaonian] crowds from sacrificing to them. …
Some Jews…stoned Paul…”
Acts 14:18-19
Signs and wonders were used by God in service to the message of His grace.
“So they stayed there a long time and spoke boldly for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace by enabling them to do signs and wonders.”
Acts 14:3
Ignore the AI graphics but the message in this video must be shouted from the rooftops!
'If We’re Saved by Grace, Why Did Jesus Say Many Will Say “Lord, Lord” and Be Turned Away?'
https://t.co/imPgafWYQf
Our sins are forgiven; they are forgotten, cleansed, pardoned, atoned for, remitted, covered. They’ve been cast into the depths of the sea. Blotted out as a thick cloud, removed as far as the east is from the west, cast behind God’s back.
- Barnhouse
‘“Look, the days are coming” — this is the LORD’s declaration — “when I will raise up a Righteous Branch for David. He will reign wisely as king and administer justice and righteousness in the land.’
Jeremiah 23:5
…I'd also like to extend grace (perdón) to those who improperly say "thanks for the grace." They may be perhaps seeing it in light of receiving "undeserved favor" for that moment. A "grace upon grace" of sorts!
This @1517 article is saying that grace is not an extra thing to cover our failures. It covers everything, even our successes. And I agree, for when Heb. 4:16 talks about finding "grace to help us in our time of need," to me that is ALL the time. BUT…
https://t.co/BC7DZO72QE
@JennMGreenberg@ztrussell It’s the same way I felt about the movie American Beauty when it first came out. One of its more prominent messages was: if you’re “homophobic,” you most likely hold homosexual tendencies yourself.
5 Ways to Adore Jesus Today
1. Trust boldly in Jesus’ righteousness
2. Fix gaze and thinking on Jesus
3. Marinate in Jesus’ love till saturated
4. Rest and revel in Jesus’ sovereignty
5. Love Jesus by loving others