OUTLINE:
Jn 10:3b
The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Ro 4:4-5
Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.
Chapter: Mercy Demands – from Covert Arrogance Book
Receivers of mercy have no inherent right to demand it, for if they did, it would no longer be defined as mercy, but rather as something that is due to them. This is arrogance, most often covert.
Understanding Grace
The human flesh despises God’s grace because it is powerless over it. God chooses as He wills. Man has no control over the situation.
Evil is especially evil because of its ability to hide itself.
Opposing Forces
Jn 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Gal 5:17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other…
“not man’s gospel” – Gal 1:11
Regardless of man’s opinion, the Gospel isn’t his; rather, it is God’s, it is the Spirit’s, it is Christ’s. Paul used very strong language in defense of this very truth.
A Zeal for God in the Absence of Faith
Blog – 5/20/22
“not man’s gospel” – Gal 1:11
Regardless of man’s opinion, the Gospel isn’t his; rather, it is God’s, it is the Spirit’s, it is Christ’s. Paul used very strong language in defense of this very truth.
Mk 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
Pr 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Lk 7:47
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”
Ro 11:6
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.