Maybe in Christ we are absolutely accepted

One of the things to understand about me is that I’m working through the idea that maybe, in Christ, we are really totally and absolutely forgiven and accepted. It is real. The single condition is belief in His favor and forgiveness, in the sufficiency of His blood. If that is true, what does the Christian […]

Grace is heresy?

photo © 2010 Clyde Robinson | more info (via: Wylio)   Jason B. Hood, in an article in Christianity Today, wrote an article criticizing the teaching of radical grace. You can read the whole article here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/januaryweb-only/heresyisheresy.html Apparently the teaching of radical grace is much more widespread than I had realized, which is heartening! He […]

Be careful what you ask for!

photo © 2008 viZZZual.com | more info (via: Wylio)   Peter Rollins, my favorite heretic, in his book “The Fidelity of Betrayal,” shares the following story: There is an old anecdote that speaks of a couple planning to decorate their living room with attractive byt expensive wallpaper. It so happens that one of their friends […]

The Fear of God and the Love of God

photo © 2006 Jimee, Jackie, Tom & Asha | more info (via: Wylio)   I posted this little quote on FaceBook from my favorite writer these days, Tullian Tchavidjian: What motivates our obedience determines whether or not it is a sacrifice of praise. Obedience to God’s commands prompted by fear or guilt is not true […]