The grace that saved us is the source of the change that takes place in our lives as saved people: The spiritual growth of progressive sanctification concerns something vastly deeper than a greater allegiance to God’s rules. It requires God working to fix what sin has broken, and that brokenness exists in our hearts. Only …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 19 Q & A 70 Q What is justification? A Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,1 in which he pardons all their sins, accepts and accounts their persons righteous in his sight;2 not for any thing wrought in them, or done by them,3 but only …
From Scotty Smith, a prayer when a tendency towards not being merciful demonstrates a lack of appreciation for grace: Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36 (NIV) Speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has …
I have found the writings of Jerry Bridges formative and encouraging. Transforming Grace was a book that came at a point in my life where it was both comforting and challenging. He never pastored a church but has taught thousands and has left a written legacy that will help many more. His death marks the …
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