In religious circles, errant preachers are found. They are those who teach one must do a sufficient amount of good works in order to earn their entrance ticket into heaven. Such teachers are pharisaical legalists, and they are discounting the finished work of Jesus Christ. While it is true that good works get a man into heaven, it … More Faithfulness Proves Faith
God knows me so well. I stand unclothed before an omnipresent and omniscient God. There is no place for me to hide. God is intimately acquainted with me, my thoughts, my words, and my works. God is so displeased with who I am and what I have done. According to his evaluation, I am so unrighteous, so unholy, … More He Loves Me
Saving faith leads to sanctified faithfulness, and this is the patten of all who are members of the household of faith. These two aspects — saving faith and sanctified faithfulness — ought not be combined as many do in certain religious communities. One is not gradually converted by faithfulness. The declaration of righteousness given by God is not slowly infused. … More Faith and Faithfulness
Unfathomable Grace 