Of all people, we who call ourselves “Reformed” should understand grace is an undeserved, monergeistic, irrevocable, and unfluctuating gift that cannot be paid back. We talk much about God’s Holy Law. We know God has rules. We know God is serious about his laws. And we also know for us to be righteous and acceptable we … More Perverting Grace — Do We Really Know What This Means?
Saul was Israel’s first king. Like a shooting star, his reign started out brilliantly. However, over time, his worshiped failed, his glory faded, and all became dark. The final chapter of his life is recorded in the Chronicles of Israel: So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the Lord in that … More “Christ, You Can Have My Demerit; I’ll Take Your Merit.”
God is good and wise, and sweet consequences are often experienced by men and women who submit to his good and wise counsel. His ways are best, and happy is he who hears and does that which is prescribed by the Lord. In addition, God is good, wise, holy, jealous, and wrathful. It is equally … More Blessing Abounds, and No Curse Remains
