jamesmacdonald.com For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps (1 Peter 2:21, ESV). Authentic: it’s the real thing, not a knock-off or cheap replica. And authenticisone way we describe a life worth living. A person living out who they are meant…
AN AUTHENTIC IMITATION was originally published on BIBLE Knowledge
jamesmacdonald.com Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens…
Drowning in Forgiveniss was originally published on BIBLE Knowledge
jamesmacdonald.com Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash…
ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY was originally published on BIBLE Knowledge
by Gregory A. Johnson Under dark skies with the wind blowing wildly, causing the waves to be hurricane-like in size and strength, they were all together in the boat. Their pulses raced with anxiety. Fear was on the verge of overpowering and overwhelming them as they frantically tried steering the vessel through the madness and the…
Surviving the Storms of Life was originally published on BIBLE Knowledge
jamesmacdonald.com So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift(Matthew 5:23-24, ESV). Forgiveness is the starting point in restoring relational harmony—there are no…
THE FEAR OF FORGIVENESS was originally published on BIBLE Knowledge
jamesmacdonald.com Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you (1 Peter 5:5–6, ESV). God opposes…
Who Gets Grace? was originally published on BIBLE Knowledge
