Month: October 2013

Monday Motivation: He Gives More Grace

One of the most powerful Biblical truths that I have been reminded of recently is found in James 4:6.  “But He gives more grace.”   We fail every day…but He gives more grace. We are filled with so much ugliness…but He gives more grace. We deserve eternal punishment…but He gives more grace. We are orphans…but […] The post Monday Motivation: ... »

#REFORMATION: Learn to Recite the Declaration of Faith (Article 12) #ourCOG #DoF

#REFORMATION: Learn to Recite the Declaration of Faith (Article 12) #ourCOG #DoF

DECLARATION OF FAITH adopted in 1948 We Believe: In the verbal inspiration of the Bible. In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the... »

#REFORMATION: Learn to Recite the Declaration of Faith (Article 11) #ourCOG #DoF

#REFORMATION: Learn to Recite the Declaration of Faith (Article 11) #ourCOG #DoF

DECLARATION OF FAITH adopted in 1948 We Believe: In the verbal inspiration of the Bible. In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the... »

5 Sobering Reflections on the Sheep and the Goats Parable

There’s something about Jesus’ sheep and the goats parable that I find harrowing. It captivates me like none of his other teachings—and haunts me. “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people […] »