Humbly Receive God and Find Your True Need Met
Discover how the parables in Luke 18 reveal the crucial need to humbly receive God, regardless of your life’s circumstances. Find encouragement and truth. Visit https://www.thegospelsaves.me for more.
Understanding God’s Grace: The Gift We Don’t Deserve
Explore the profound concept of “Understanding God’s Grace” and how it shapes our faith journey. Discover the beauty of unmerited favor and the transformative power of grace. Visit thegospelsaves.me for more insights!
Jesus Emptied Himself: The Ultimate Act of Humility
Discover the profound meaning of “Jesus emptied Himself” as we explore His humility and love for humanity. Join us at thegospelsaves.me to deepen your understanding of His sacrifice and its significance for our lives.
The Law of Christ and the Burdens We Bear
Fisherman: a Popular Occupation The sons of Zebedee, along with their father, owned a fishing business that employed other fishermen (Matthew 4:18–22). Thomas, Nathaniel, and Philip may have chosen fisherman as their occupation, for they were among those out in the boats when Jesus appeared on the shore after his resurrection (John 21:2–8). Perhaps, to…
The Image of God in Man: A Call to Responsibility
When I was a child, I wanted to be a “grown-up.” During adolescence, the idea of being mature came to my attention. Accompanying this was the notion of being able to take care of myself. Later, I wanted to live in a responsible, productive way. I wanted to be a man and not a child….
More Than Numbers: Meaning and Significance in the Bible
Biblical numerology is the study of how numbers in Scripture sometimes carry meaning or significance beyond their numerical value. It can be a slippery endeavor. Sometimes it’s clear that a number carries underlying significance, and one is able with relative ease to determine what that is. Think, seven. Other times, however, a number’s significance is…
Is Being “Good” Good Enough? A Biblical Perspective on Salvation
I have often heard someone say, “I think I am a good person,” or variations thereof: “They are a good person,” or “There are many good people in this world.” Often, this sentiment is paired with the notion that being good is all one needs to secure a place in heaven. This thinking is attractive…
Growing Up: Moving Beyond Milk to Solid Food
About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives…
Showing Mercy
In Matthew 5:7, Christ said that it is the merciful who shall obtain mercy. James 2:13 states the same truth: For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. The spirit of this beatitude and the passage in James is seen in the Parable of the Unforgiving…
Christian Behavior: Putting our Best Foot Forward
A couple of years ago, my oldest brother, Dennis, broke a toe, and he was sent to a podiatrist. This business is a big, bustling medical facility specializing in treating feet that’s been heavily advertised with a memorable jingle. We started with a positive impression. The parking lot and waiting room were full up; business…