Tag: Grace
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Justice and Mercy: Two Sides, One Coin
God’s justice and mercy are not at conflict with one another. Some people believe they are. In reality, they are two sides of the same coin and in order for God to truly be all love and all good, both must coexist.
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Two Gods: Part Two
Last time I discussed the anger and judgment that is found in both the Old and New Testaments. And I explained some of the why behind that judgment. Today I turn to the second half of the “two gods” view – love and mercy.
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Two Gods?
There’s a view that says God is always angry and judgmental in the Old Testament and is all love, grace, and mercy in the New Testament. But this view misses some major details in both Testaments. Allow me to explain it to you.
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Purim: The Queen’s Holiday
The Jewish Holiday of Purim was not established by God. However, it was established in the Bible. Specifically in the book of Esther. And God’s divine hand is all over this book – though He isn’t mentioned by name. Come explore this holiday with me.
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Firstfruits of Many
Plowing through the Jewish holidays leads me to the Feast of the Firstfruits. It’s quite exciting how this one foreshadows Jesus!