We can honor the Father because He’s first honored us. He has lifted us up and seated us in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:4-6). He has changed our relationship from being a servant to being a friend (John 15:15), He’s called us His co-workers(2 Corinthians 6:1), and He’s made us joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). Why has He done this? Why does He cause the sun to rise on the evil and good and send rain on the righteous and unrighteous [...] Read more »
Understanding Condemnation
Finally, “Krino” is also translated “to condemn”. Since we can so easily move from discernment to condemnation – especially when we don’t discern in love – we need to understand what condemnation is. First of all, it’s not the same as conviction. Both condemnation and conviction bring pain and sorrow, but they bring different kinds… For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind [...] Read more »
A Serious Question About Forgiveness
I won’t go into the details of when I first heard this question but I can tell you, although it has the appearance of wisdom, it shows a lack of Biblical understanding. Q. Christ doesn’t forgive me until I ask for it, so shouldn’t I wait to forgive someone until they ask for it? No. First, you aren’t the Father. You don’t have His capacity for grace. Second, understand that you forgive for your sake, not theirs. Third, take a [...] Read more »
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