THE GRACE OF GOD

During the Spring Festival we especially remember the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This holiday encourages us to reflect on our Savior and the salvation He achieved for us. Sacrifices, offerings, burnt offerings, and sin offerings failed to reconcile us to God. But the sacrifice of Jesus Christ brought about complete reconciliation once and for all. Jesus carried everyone's sins to the cross, even if many...

Everyone has an idea of ​​right and wrong, and everyone has already done something wrong - even his own idea. "To err is human," says a well-known proverb. Everyone has once disappointed a friend, broken a promise, hurt someone else's feelings. Everyone knows guilt. Therefore people do not want to have anything to do with God. They do not want a day of judgment, because they know that they are not pure ...

When we understand that we live, weave and are in Christ (Acts 17,28), in the One who created all things and redeemed all things and who loves us unconditionally, we can put all fear and worry about where we stand with God and begin to truly be in the certainty of his love and directing power in to rest our lives. The gospel is good news. Indeed, it is not just for a few people, but for all ...

It is actually pure grace that you are saved. There is nothing you can do for yourself except to trust what God gives you. You did not deserve it by doing anything; for God does not want anyone to be able to refer to his own achievements before him (Ephesians 2,8–9GN). How wonderful when we Christians come to understand grace! This understanding takes away the pressure and stress we often put on ourselves. It makes us...

When I listened to Billy Joel's "State of Mind New York" song a few weeks ago while reviewing my online news, I accidentally came across the following article. It states that the state of New York recently passed a law prohibiting pet tattooing and piercing. It amused me to learn that a law like this is necessary. Apparently, this practice is becoming a trend. I doubt that…

What treasures or valuables do you own that are worth keeping safe? Her grandparents' jewelry? Or the latest smartphone with all the trimmings? Whatever it is, these things can easily become our idols and distract us from what is important. The Bible teaches us that we should never fear losing the true treasure, Jesus Christ. The intimate relationship with Jesus surpasses all...

Living in grace means rejecting, not tolerating, or accepting sin. God is against sin - he hates it. He refused to leave us in our sinful state and sent his Son to redeem us from her and her effects. When Jesus spoke to a woman who committed adultery, he said to her: "I do not judge you either," Jesus replied. You can go, but don't sin anymore! " (Joh 8,11 HFA). Jesus' statement ...

Recently I saw a video that parodied a TV commercial. In this case, it was about a fictional Christian worship CD titled "It's All About Me". The CD contained the songs: "Lord I Lift My Name on High", "I Exalt Me" and "There is No Like Me". (Nobody is like me). Strange? Yes, but it illustrates the sad truth. We humans tend to be ourselves ...

Have you ever lost an important file on your computer? While this can be unsettling, most people who are familiar with computers can successfully restore the seemingly lost file. It's really good to know that all is not lost when trying to find information that has been accidentally deleted. However, it is far from comforting when you try to do things ...

Do all paths lead to God? Some believe that all religions are a variation of the same theme - doing this or that and going to heaven. At first glance, it seems to be so. Hinduism promises the believer unity with an impersonal God. Getting into nirvana requires good works during many rebirths. Buddhism, which also promises nirvana, calls for the four noble truths and the eightfold path through ...

A psychologist named Lawrence Kolberg developed a detailed test to measure maturity in the field of moral reasoning. He came to the conclusion that good behavior to avoid punishment is the lowest form of motivation to do what is right. Are we just changing our behavior to avoid punishment? Does Christian remorse look like this? Is Christianity just one of many ways to pursue moral development? Many Christians ...

The word “grace” has a high value in Christian circles. That's why it's important to think about their true meaning. Understanding grace is a great challenge, not because it is unclear or difficult to grasp, but because of its immense scope. The word “grace” is derived from the Greek word “charis” and in the Christian understanding describes the undeserved favor or benevolence that God gives to people...

When Jesus Christ was born, a host of angels proclaimed: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased" (Lk 2,14). As recipients of God's peace, Christians are uniquely called out in this violent and selfish world. The Spirit of God leads Christians to a life of peacemaking, caring, giving and love. In contrast, the world around us is perpetually in…

God's grace is the undeserved favor that God is willing to give to all of creation. In the broadest sense, God's grace is expressed in every act of divine self-revelation. Thanks to grace man and the whole cosmos are redeemed from sin and death through Jesus Christ, and thanks to grace man gains the power to know and love God and Jesus Christ and to enter into the joy of eternal salvation in Kingdom of god. (Colossians 1,20; ...

Sometimes, concerns come to my ears, we would put the grace too much in the foreground. As a recommended corrective we then argue that we could, as a counterweight to the doctrine of grace, take account of those of obedience, justice, and other duties mentioned in Scripture, and especially in the New Testament. Anyone who worries about "too much granted grace" has legitimate concerns. ...

You may have heard before that grace was said, "they are not unlimited" or "they are requirements". Those who emphasize God's love and forgiveness will occasionally meet people who accuse them of advocating "cheap grace," as they disparagingly call it. This is exactly what happened to my good friend and GCI Pastor, Tim Brassel. He was accused of preaching "cheap grace". I like how he ...

Real grace shocked, is scandalous. Grace does not excuse sin, but she accepts the sinner. It is part of the nature of grace that we do not deserve it. The grace of God changes our lives and is what makes the Christian faith. Many people who come into contact with the grace of God are afraid of being out of the law. They think that would make them more sinful. Paul became with this view ...

What could give us more comfort than experiencing God's infinite love? The good news is: You can experience God’s love in all its fullness! Despite all your wrongdoings, regardless of your past, regardless of what you've done or who you once were. The infinity of his affection is reflected in the words of the Apostle Paul: "But God demonstrates his love for us in that Christ died for us...

There are still a few weeks until we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Two things happened to us when Jesus died and was raised. The first is that we died with him. And the second thing is that we were raised with him. The apostle Paul puts it this way: «If you are now raised up with Christ, look for what is above, where Christ is, sitting on the right hand of God. Seek what is above, not what is on earth. ...

While Tammy and I were waiting in the lobby of an airport to make our home flight shortly, I noticed a young man sitting two seats down and looking repeatedly at me. After a few minutes, he asked me, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Joseph Tkach?" He was glad to talk to me, and he told me that he had recently been expelled from a Sabbath community. In our conversation, it was ...

As Christians we look at death with hope of a future physical resurrection. Our relationship with Jesus not only guarantees forgiveness of the penalty for our sins because of His death, it also guarantees victory over the power of sin because of Jesus' resurrection. The Bible also speaks of a resurrection that we experience here and now. This resurrection is spiritual, not physical, and has to do with our relationship with Jesus Christ...

Have you felt the gentle pulsing of an obstacle in your life and have you therefore been restricted, held back or slowed down in your project? I have often recognized myself as a prisoner of the weather when unpredictable weather thwarts my departure for a new adventure. Urban journeys become mazes through the web of roadworks. Some may be put off by the presence of a spider in the bathroom from otherwise…

One story in the Old Testament particularly fascinates me. The main actor is called Mefi-Boscheth. The people of Israel, the Israelites are in battle with their archenemy, the Philistines. In this particular situation they were defeated. Their King Saul and his son Jonathan died. The news reaches the capital, Jerusalem. Panic and chaos break out in the palace because it is known that if the king is killed, his ...

Nobody touched me for five years. No one. Not a soul. Not my wife. not my child not my friends Nobody touched me. you saw me They spoke to me, I felt love in their voice. I saw concern in her eyes, but I didn't feel her touch. I asked for what is commonplace for you guys, a handshake, a warm hug, a pat on the shoulder to get my attention or a kiss on...

Although I was only 12 years old at the time, I can still vividly remember my father and grandfather, who were very happy about me because I had brought home all of A's (the best school grades) in my school report. As a reward, my grandfather gave me an expensive-looking alligator leather wallet and my father gave me a $ 10 note as a deposit. I remember both of them saying that they ...

Have you ever watched a potter at work or even taken a pottery class? The prophet Jeremiah visited a pottery workshop. Not out of curiosity or because he was looking for a new hobby, but because God commanded him to do so: «Open up and go down to the potter's house; there I will let you hear my words" (Jer 18,2). Long before Jeremiah was born, God was already at work in his life as a potter, this work leads…

Do you want to be a person who has faith? Would you like a belief that can move mountains? Would you like to partake of a faith that can bring the dead back to life, a faith like David who could kill a giant? There may be many giants in your life that you want to destroy. This is the case with most Christians, including me. Do you want to become a giant of faith? You can do it, but you can do it ...