Paul’s heart is broken for his countrymen. From his own personal experience, he understands how immersed someone can be in zealous religion and yet remain so far from divine reconciliation and intimacy. It grieves Paul that his Jewish brothers and fathers are so religiously active and remained relationally alienated. It gives him no pleasure to quote Isaiah: But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held … More He Holds Out His Hands
With words, Jesus teaches his disciples to be merciful and gracious. They are to love their enemies, do good to those who are harming them, pray for those abusing them, and bless those in the process of cursing them. On the evening of his arrest, Jesus again teaches his disciples to be merciful and gracious, but this time he … More Unnatural, Undeserved, Unconditional, and Sacrificial Love for Enemies
Before Jesus was hoisted on the cross, a great transaction was in progress. God had demanded holiness, righteousness, and obedience from men. Perfect law-keeping was his standard, and such worship was required for any to commune with the Holy God. However, there was none righteous, no not one. All sinned and transgressed the holy decrees … More It is Finished! Scream it Loudly.
Unfathomable Grace 