And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 As we yield full submission to God’s sovereignty, His grace takes the next step: It transforms us. Transformation is necessary because the pattern
As a drill sergeant marches with his troops, the cadence given always directs two steps: left and right. Even if the sergeant is leading a ten-mile march, the two steps in the cadence never change. It is always left and right. As the Holy Spirit guides us on the road to life, the cadence given
In Him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his word is
When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night, your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Psalm 32:3-4 Let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Psalm 51:8 John Newton was right; grace is amazing: Amazing grace, how
After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.” The disciples said to him, “Lord if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.” Now, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep. Then Jesus told them
