Rahab—often known as “Rahab the harlot”—did not know much about the Lord God. But she took what little she knew and responded in faith to God.
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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.
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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.
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God’s Gracious Gifts
We are God’s workmanship. Out of that identity, we do good works, resting in the assurance we have through the blood of Jesus Christ.
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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.
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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.
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2 Peter: Growth and Confidence in Our Faith
Peter wanted his readers to grow in faith and in confidence in their calling, and he left them a last will and testament in this epistle to plead with them to live for what really matters.
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Identity Affirmations 5
We try to define ourselves in many ways. As followers of Christ, we should find our identity in Him.
Read MoreEight Spiritual Essentials: Part 7—Grace Rather Than Law
It’s vital to understand the uniquely Christian principle that we are not only saved by grace but also sanctified by grace. We’re spiritually bankrupt before God, and it’s only by His life in us that we grow up in Him.
Read MoreDevotional Spirituality: Part 4—Loving God through His World
Ken Boa considers meditation on the created order as a means to knowing and growing in Christ. He explains that God’s ways, works, world, and Word all reveal His attributes to those who wish to know Him.
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