Tag Archive for 'Grace'

Randy Alcorn: Grace and Truth

Grace is God’s work to deliver us from the full extent of our depravity, and its full punishment. By underestimating depravity and denying eternal hell, Satan tries to lower redemption’s price tag, cheapening the grace that paid the price. ‘For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves’ (Col. 1:13).

–Randy Alcorn, The Grace and Truth Paradox

The Grace and Truth Paradox by Randy Alcorn

Quote of the Day

Grace does not annul our responsibility but fits us to discharge it; it relieves from no duties, but equips for the performance of them.

–John Owen, The Works of John Owen (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965), 6:165

2 Corinthians 9:8 HCSB
And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

Free Will

This is an idea I’m still grappling with. Here is a good compilation of quotes and Scripture:
…is there such a thing as “free will”?

Scripture mentioned:
John 6:37, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:4-7