KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: As it pertains to risks in life, our best “bet” is always to do as we are commanded and leave the outcomes up to God. There are no guarantees in life (from man’s perspective), save one: God will do whatever He wants. There ARE some guarantees in life, it turns out; […]
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*DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES- NO AUDIO OR VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR CLASS* KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: When the perceived ownership of a grace gift shifts from God to you, you lose the greater blessing of a life filled with gratitude. You also suffer greater sorrow when the blessing is removed. To reject God’s grace is
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: “suppress” – from katecho [present active participle means it functions as a verbal adjective ending in “-ing”]; means to hold back, hold fast, retain [Strong’s] Refusing to accept the Truth doesn’t change it. God’s grace isn’t reserved JUST for His elect. His grace is observable through His creation (ref: Ro 1:19-20; Mt 5:45).
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: God’s grace isn’t reserved JUST for His elect. His grace is observable through His creation (ref: Ro 1:19-20; Mt 5:45). We deserve Hell. We don’t deserve any of God’s grace. It’s impossible for us to earn it (Ro 5:6-8). Perspective is everything. Working hard your whole life may provide you
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: We deserve Hell. We don’t deserve any of God’s grace. It’s impossible for us to earn it. Perspective is everything. Working hard your whole life may provide you with temporal blessings from God, but you cannot stake a claim to it once you die, for all your hard work may
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: One of the greatest blessings in this lifetime is to be utterly humbled by His grace. Salvation is always by grace. “No” Spells Opportunity – blog 8/1/26 When God says “no” to His children, we can rightly (dare I say excitedly) rest on the fact that He has something better in
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: A “whatever it takes” attitude is always better than a “union shop” one. A true servant prefers to serve and is most content serving in any way they know will advance the kingdom of God on Earth. Jesus embodied humility. He was a servant’s servant, a King among His own
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: “Fight” [present-imperative: ongoing command] – from agonizomai– meansto struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something) — fight, labor fervently, strive. There’s always an occasion for joy when the Gospel is somehow amplified on Earth. Life is a battle, for
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: “Fight” [present-imperative: ongoing command] – from agonizomai – means to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something) — fight, labor fervently, strive. Life is a battle, for sure, but the Bible teaches us (actually reveals to us through the very life
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Accepting who we are in Christ means accepting others for who they are, also (aka – “making room” for them). This “settling” in the soul is a wonderful blessing for everyone because it enables others in the family to function in the purpose God has called them to. We must
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