Ephesians 1 We need to remind ourselves of the message of the Gospel because it stirs our heart affections to serve Jesus with all of our heart, soul, strength, and might. When we do, we stand in awe of who He is and what He has done. No longer do the cares of this world… Continue reading
Tag: forgiveness
LENT: MERCY
Mercy is God’s goodness to pardon the judgment our sins deserve. In other words, it is God’s act of forgiveness. According to Scripture, we all deserve the death penalty for our sin (Rom. 6:23) and condemnation for eternity (Rev. 20:12-15). When we gaze at what we deserve…mercy takes on a whole new meaning. WHAT WE… Continue reading
LENT: REDEEM
We are so dead in our sin that we need to be redeemed by God, who freely offers us forgiveness. Sin is serious…however, we too readily make excuses for our sin and in doing so, diminish our need for redemption. In him we have redemption [our ransom] through his blood [the price that has been… Continue reading
LENT: ATONE
We need saving. According to Hebrews 9:22, “Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.” What in the world does that mean? If we dive into the Old Testament, we see God’s plan starting to unfold to send Jesus to atone for our sins. Every book of the OT is pointing us to… Continue reading
How Do You Handle Your Sin?
We are wired to try harder. Accomplishing the impossible makes us feel good. We like the feeling of being in control.
Do You Know Forgiveness?
When you discover the gravity of your own sin and come to realize what Jesus has done for ya…it wakes you up to the reality of MERCY. A game changer.