Heaven There is a distinction in the Christian life that we sometimes blur, and when we do, we either weaken grace or diminish the importance of obedience. Scripture keeps the two beautifully together: we are saved by what Christ has done for us, but God takes seriously what we do with the life He hasContinue reading “GRACE GETS US HOME—FAITHFULNESS MATTERS WHEN WE ARRIVE”
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Grace Gets Us Home
Faithfulness Shapes What Comes Next Christians sometimes become uneasy when we talk about heavenly rewards. After all, salvation is a gift of grace. If heaven cannot be earned, why does Scripture speak so frequently about God rewarding His children? The answer becomes much clearer when we separate two truths that belong together but should neverContinue reading “Grace Gets Us Home”
When the Father Says, “I Saw That”
Heaven — The God Who Delights to Reward His Children There is something wonderfully personal about the New Testament teaching on heavenly rewards. Scripture does not picture God as a distant accountant keeping a cold ledger of religious accomplishments. Instead, again and again, Jesus speaks of a Father who sees. He sees the gift nobodyContinue reading “When the Father Says, “I Saw That””