Tag Archives: Law
Leave the Law; go back to Grace
What happened to the people at Sinai? Did they trade grace for Law? Whereas they had been near to God, now they cannot come near the mountain, now, even though God has been walking in their midst (see Exodus 13:21-22, … Continue reading
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Sometimes, we mistake Grace as a reward for a job well done
The Bible tells us that “The Law came through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). Notice that the Law did not come through Abraham- clearly, we saw grace in action- through his life and even through … Continue reading
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The children of Israel whined, complained… and were met with grace
How might we understand the difference between Law and Grace? Law is getting what you deserve (i.e., you speed so you receive a ticket, you run drugs so they suspend your license, you steal so they throw you in jail…). … Continue reading
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Everything about God begins with Grace- It wasn’t an after thought
The work of Jesus is complete- meaning we cannot add anything to it. This affects how we understand the Scriptures. The Cross is the centerpiece of the Bible. At the Cross, we see the ultimate expression of God’s grace, which … Continue reading
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Relationship first; rules… later.
Understanding the context of the Ten Commandments is important. We think God was just giving out rules; however, God was actually inviting a disconnected people into relationship with Him. God redeemed the Children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. He … Continue reading
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