Tag: faith

Romans 4: The Grace of Justification

What is justification? God demands perfection, but we all fall short of His glory. As a result, Jesus imputed His righteousness to us to save us. He did not do so on account of our works, but as a gracious gift to those who believe.

Gratuitous Beauty

God has made His creation beautiful and marvelous—we cannot understand it. The more we see of His glory, the more we realize we cannot fully understand Him.

God’s Intricate Creation

God’s intricate creation reveals His glory; from the smallest of microorganisms to the grandeur of the universe, His general revelation displays who He is.

Understanding Faith and Works

What we do flows from who we are. God calls us to walk in the unity of the Spirit, embracing the diversity of roles He has given us in humility.

Faith and Science

Faith answers the fundamental questions of life; science can open our eyes to wonder and awe. Together they point to the splendors of God.

Deuteronomy 5: The Purpose of the Law

What was the purpose of the Law, and how were Old Testament believers saved? The Law points to our need for grace before a holy God, and the foundation of salvation has always been Christ.

Acts 15: How Are We Saved?

Are we saved by works or by grace? Ken Boa looks at Acts 15 to show that salvation is by faith and grace alone; works are the byproduct of a living faith.

2 Peter: Catching the Counterfeits

What do “magic-eye” pictures have in common with false teachers? Both, in some sense, are counterfeit images—they fool us until we get a clear picture of them.

2 Peter: The Light of the Morning Star

In spite of our many advancements in this world, we are in a dark place. The world is engulfed in spiritual darkness, and counterfeits abound. But when Jesus comes again, the darkness will be no more.