Chosen, Predestined and Accepted in Christ

Ephesians 1:4-6. When considering predestination, we must ask the questions, who was chosen, where were they chosen and what have they been predestined to be? We then discover that these verses are not unsettling, but rather deeply confirm our blessed assurance in Christ. 

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The Wonder of Grace

Eph 1:6-7. The reality and experience of grace will often leave us with a sense of awe and wonder. However, it’s very possible that the unguarded believer can lose that sense of wonder. We must often be looking to the word and to the Holy Spirit to be quickened, again and again, being renewed and […]

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The All-Inclusive Gospel of Grace

Gal 2:11-21. When Peter visits the church in Antioch, he withdrew himself from the Gentile believers when other Jews showed up. Paul sees the hypocrisy in this and publicly rebuked him for his actions as they went against the all-inclusive grace of God. Our understanding of grace will also ensure that we do not show […]

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Mephibosheth, Called to a Throne of Grace

2 Sam 9:1-13. There are many ways to frame the gospel and illustrate grace, but perhaps few more beautiful than the story of Mephibosheth in The Old Testament. What concepts do we have about the King who sits on the throne? What do we need to learn about grace as Christians? How should we relate […]

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