Tag Archives: righteousness

All Sins Are Not Born Equal

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Tim

A Christian with a huge Twitter following quoted his friend saying “Once we realize that we’re all equally awful and equally loved everything changes.” That’s not what the Bible says. The Bible does not say all people are equally awful. … Continue reading →

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Why Struggling Against Sin Is Better Than You Think

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Tim

“I’m still dealing with the same sins I’ve had all my life.” “Join the club.” “But you don’t know the sins I’m still committing.” “I don’t have to. I’ve got my own.” “Not like mine, you don’t.” “Right. Yours are … Continue reading →

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Righteousness without a Clean Conscience 

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Tim

… not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. (Philippians 3:9.) ***

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The Sermon on the Mount is not a Guide to Christian Salvation

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Tim

Some preachers say the Sermon on the Mount is the Constitution for Christian Living, or call it a Manifesto for the Life of a Follower of Christ. Don’t you believe it. Such teaching is nothing more than legalism dressed up … Continue reading →

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Living Rightly Will Never Lead To Righteousness

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Tim

***       For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading →

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Moses Preached the Gospel of Jesus to the Israelites

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Tim

One of the most relied upon passages for evangelism is Romans 10:9. If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Declaring for all … Continue reading →

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Getting Kicked Out Of The Wedding

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Tim

As many times as I’ve read Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22, I’ve scratched my head at the concluding scene. The opening is encouraging: the king is throwing a banquet for his son’s wedding but the important people won’t … Continue reading →

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Works-Based Grace: James MacDonald and the Oxymoron

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Tim

This nonsense appeared on Twitter: I thought that had to be a joke, as if someone created a spoof. But I found it on James MacDonald’s ministry website to go with a five-point devotional entitled The Eyes of God (posted on May 11, … Continue reading →

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Modeling Clay*

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Tim

Listening well is not one of my strong suits. It’s a professional requirement, but that doesn’t mean it comes easy. Whether at work or with friends, my natural bent is not steering me toward any Listener of the Year awards. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Sunday School – got me a new set of clothes!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Tim

[Tomorrow I have a two part series on how I came to Christ. It involves American girls, English railway cars and a devilish correspondence. I hope you’ll come back to read it! In the meantime, I have a short reflection … Continue reading →

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