The Love We Can Never Earn

“Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better…For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dearContinue reading “The Love We Can Never Earn”

What “Good Work” Are You Becoming?

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6 NLT) One of the beauties of the Bible is that the Holy Spirit can use the same verse to speak in different ways. I’veContinue reading “What “Good Work” Are You Becoming?”

The Gospel vs Religion

“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.” (Matthew 6:16 NLT) In our July 10th worship, Dr. Bryan Loritts shared aContinue reading “The Gospel vs Religion”

Faith Without Good Deeds

“How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?” (James 2:20 NLT) Throughout the Bible there are numerous truths that are emphasized in comparison with something else. Things like “faith without good deeds,” “knowledge without love,” “pleasing God without faith,” and many more. In the next few posts, I’d like to highlightContinue reading “Faith Without Good Deeds”