Tag: Grace

Grace Shaped Lives, part 1. For Paul, the gospel isn’t just the entry point to Christianity, but the power and pattern for our entire lives.

Looking at 12 promises of Romans 8. Although the world may feel more divided than ever before, Christians are much more united than we often realise.

Living Hope, part 11. Rahab’s dark past as a prostitute did not disqualify her from becoming a hero of faith, and all that God had in store for her. We, like her, have been washed, sanctified and justified by the … Continue reading “Rahab: The Past Redeemed”

By Faith, part 7. Even though you and I are sometimes successful and sometimes sinful, sometimes faithful and sometimes failures, Jesus will in the end get us across the line into the presence of God.

Encounters with Jesus, part 5. Looking at John chapter 4 where a Samaritan woman, who was an immoral social outcast, has an unexpected meeting with the Son of God, despite many social taboos and racial tensions.

Acts, part 16. Jesus was a Jewish messiah and the gospel came first to the Jews. But what happened when the gentiles got included in? Did they need to go through all the requirements to become acceptable to God under … Continue reading “Grace on Trial”

One of the most popular stories told to children, the book of Jonah is one that challenges our perception of morality and grace, as God’s mercy can extend far beyond what we’re comfortable with.

The Grace of God, part 4. Terry shares from the book of Ezra, reflecting on those who had survived exile, and were called to return and rebuild the house of God.

The Grace of God, part 3. We tend to think of ‘dead works’ as being of more formal, legalistic religion. But the Bible actually defines it as something different: a work without faith.