Those who prefer to smother others with their brand of self-imposed religion will do all they can to quote Bible verses out of context to fit their pre-assumed mindset that works must be added to faith and grace when it comes to justification and salvation. The goal appears to be to put the responsibility of our eternity back on us and what we do instead of Jesus and what He did. It results in fear and uncertainty instead of peace and assurance.

This week we’re in Paul’s letters known as Philippians and Colossians … where Paul continues to communicate a gospel of grace which was very different from the message of a works-based approach the people were needing to break free from.

   
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