There are no chapters in the Bible specifically dedicated to the word legalism ... but the concept can be found throughout the pages. In a nutshell, it's the human effort to acquire God's acceptance and approval while being rewarded with eternal life … [Read more]
1072. Now What? When There Is Nothing Left to Forgive
Most church customers who believe in Jesus have been taught they are just sinners (saved by grace) with unclean hearts ... and need to keep seeking a renewed forgiveness from God whenever they fail or fall short. This often becomes a heavily embedded … [Read more]
What are the Commands of Jesus? (John 13:34)
Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15), but what are his commandments? Someone confused about grace might think his commandments are the Ten Commandments. However, the Ten Commandments are part of the Law of … [Read more]
1071. Forgiveness From God: Contrasting the Old Covenant to the New
One of the biggest struggles for those who have been chained to various types of legalism is the worry that God hasn't forgiven them. Perhaps such a concern is because of something they did or they may have frequently done. It usually results in … [Read more]
What Name Should we call Jesus? Yeshua, Yahusha or Something Else?
Like fashion, religious superstition changes with the seasons. One year, it’s all about blood moons and astronomical phenomena. “Jesus is nearly here!” Then it’s about Israel and Russia. “Armageddon is upon us!” Well, this season, superstition has … [Read more]
1070. One Body – A Variety of Parts and Functions
We all have different abilities, gifts and talents. Within corporate church systems, some members of the body are recruited or convinced they are 'called' to function in a part of the ministry they are not comfortable with. Others have chastised … [Read more]
How Do You Know If You’re Building On The Rock and Not The Sand? (Matthew 7:26)
Jesus said, “It’s not enough to hear my words, you need to act on them” (see Matt. 7:24). Okay, but what sort of action did Jesus have in mind? What words are you supposed to do? You need a good answer to this question lest you be like the … [Read more]
1069. The Will of God for You (Part 2)
It is difficult to experience the peace of God to the fullest if we're steadily or periodically wondering whether we're in God's will. It becomes even more complicated if we're worried what the negative ramifications might be if we become convinced … [Read more]
Why Do You Serve? – What Does Romans 12:11 Mean?
Why do you go to church? Why do you serve on the ministry team? Why do you visit the sick or those in jail? Why do you go on mission trips and sponsor hungry kids? Why do you host visitors? Why do you lead a Bible study? I suspect if you put these … [Read more]
1068. The Will of God for You
People can go through all kinds of stress and worry while wondering or trying to figure out what God's will is for their life. It can result in this life becoming heavy and hard instead of light and easy. Sometimes it's just a matter of trusting God … [Read more]
What does Faith Without Works Mean? (James 2:14)
The most controversial verse in the most controversial book in the Bible is probably this one: Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. (James 2:17) What did James mean? Was he contradicting Paul, who said we are justified … [Read more]
1067. Is There Such a Thing as a License to Sin?
Within varying degrees of legalism found in a mixed-covenant church culture, it has been said that grace can result in a license to sin if it isn't balanced with a message of religious law and works. The concerns that grace alone will cause people to … [Read more]
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