As the Day Begins “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1 The opening words of Romans 5:1 invite us into a settled place many believers struggle to inhabit. Paul does not say we are moving toward peace with God, nor that peace is earned throughContinue reading “Justified, Not Performing”
Tag Archives: Grace Not Works
Mended by Grace, Not by Merit
On Second Thought “By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8–9 Ephesians 2:1–9 is among the most clarifying passages in all of Scripture because it tells the truth about us before it tells the truthContinue reading “Mended by Grace, Not by Merit”
Standing Tall in the Freedom of Grace
This content emphasizes the spiritual freedom believers have through Christ, based on Galatians 5:1. It encourages individuals not to fall into legalism but to embrace their identity as free from sin and performance burdens. The message stresses living in gratitude for this freedom, empowered to reflect Christ’s love and grace daily.