Rom 1:20 (ESV) For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Rom 8:9 (ESV) You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the … Read More →
Our Shepherd Teaches Me a Lesson
At a Lecture After seeing a couple of customers in the morning and early afternoon, I picked up Mark (who had invited me to my first silent retreat,) at 4:00 PM and headed to the Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. The objective of the Silent Retreat was to turn off the noise, the hustle … Read More →
Manifesting God’s Grace
God’s grace, His undeserved favor, His loyal love, His loving kindness, His goodness – these were all manifested by Jesus Christ. It is only by having God’s grace, His undeserved favor, His mercy, that we can hope to have everlasting life. (Eph 2:8) But we cannot make God give us His grace. Nor can we earn … Read More →
Grace vs Justice
Justice and grace are antithetical in nature. The first involves the exchange of equivalent values, the second the exchange of non-equivalent values. Legalism is the fruit of Justice, while unearned blessings are the fruit of grace. Justice requires reciprocity, whereas grace allows room for mercy. A few examples of our Father’s grace: God gives us … Read More →
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