Hebrews 4: 16 Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need. Did you know that God’s throne is called the throne of grace? That’s right. He sits in grace. But what about the throne of judgment; […]
Acts 6: 8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. If you don’t know Stephen’s story you might like to read the rest of this chapter and chapter 7. He was remarkable in his faith. This eighth verse really struck me today. I am always interested […]
1 John 4: 7 God is love. John 14: 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.” There is an intersection between truth and love. Perhaps a better analogy would be of a cord or rope that is made […]
James 4: 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you who judge your neighbor? I have an even better question. Who are you to judge yourself? You see, all judgment has been given to Jesus: ALL. We have no more business […]
Matthew 7: 1 – 2 Do not judge lest you be judged. For in the way you judge you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. This is Jesus speaking. One might think that he could have stopped with “Do not judge.” Shouldn’t that end the conversation? […]
John 4: 9, 27, 40, 41 The Samaritan woman therefore said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask me for a drink since I am a Samaritan woman?” And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He had been speaking with a woman.” So when the Samaritans came […]