Towards the end of the book of Job, a young man named Elihu decides to speak. Thus far, he has shown deference to the other older and more mature counselors, but he can contain himself no longer. He states: Behold, my belly is like wine that has no vent; like new wineskins ready to burst. … More He’s About to Burst
Though Paul is writing to his believing friends who are forever filled by the Holy Spirit, on this particular occasion he is not bashful to call them “fools.” He calls them such in verses 1 and 3. Here, the astonished Apostle uses the same term used by Jesus when speaking to a couple dull disciples … More My Foolishness Starts Where My Faith Ends
In Paul’s opening words to his Galatian friends, he makes the following declaration: For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10) It is clear from … More God-pleasers, Man-pleasers, Preachers, and People
Unfathomable Grace 