Tag Archives: love

The Obedience of Faith

“Through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles, for His name’s sake.” (Rom. 1:5 NAS) I have always been intrigued by the expression “the obedience of faith”.  The Apostle Paul only used this expression twice in his letters, and both times are found inContinue reading “The Obedience of Faith”

Understanding Grace

“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2Pe. 1:2 NAS) I like to give special attention to the blessings we find in scripture.  In both of his epistles, the Apostle Peter prays for grace and peace to be multiplied to believers.  The modern-day church hasContinue reading “Understanding Grace”

Communion With God

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will make Our abode with him.” (Jn. 14:23 NASV) If you are like me, you hunger for fellowship with God.  This aspect of my Christian walk improved dramatically when I chose toContinue reading “Communion With God”

The Lord’s Reward

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb. 12:2) What was the joy set before the Lord as a reward for enduring the cross? Continue reading “The Lord’s Reward”