John 1:17 part 2 “Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” We saw yesterday that God is a God of grace. Verses 16-17 are showing that God has always been a God of grace; the “grace and truth” through Jesus Christ is a continuation (and fulfilment) of the grace that God showed His people when … More Advent devotional for 22 December 2020 – John 1v17 part 2 – grace and truth
John 1:17 God’s grace is amazing. On Saturday, in verses 16, we saw: “from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” Today’s verse explains this abundant grace more. God has always been gracious. It is not like He suddenly became gracious when Jesus was born. He is a God of grace, but that grace was … More Advent devotional for 21 December 2020 – John 1v17 – more grace
John 1:16 When I am going through difficult times, especially when the difficult times go on for long, I often feel drained, exhausted, like I have run out of strength – spiritual and physical. Pressure can make us feel empty. Our own strength fails. As Isaiah says, “Even youths shall faint and be weary, and … More Advent devotional for 19 December 2020 – John 1v16 – grace upon grace
Hebrews 11:13-16 Have you ever heard a parent say to a child, “I’m ashamed of you”? The child is doing something really naughty in public, or in front of friends or family, and the parent says these words. Maybe it was said to us when we were children; maybe we have said it ourselves. But … More Devotional for 16 November 2020 – Hebrews 11v13-16 part 4 – unashamed
It had been my original plan to preach one sermon on Psalm 5, but the message would have been well over an hour. So, this is part 1. As usual, I have reproduced the notes that have been sent out to those without internet. Here, first, is the video. Introduction The psalms contain prayers that … More Psalms series message 7 – Psalm 5v1-7 – How we pray in a broken world – 27 September 2020
Hebrews 4:16 The last part of Hebrews 4:16 tells us what we receive when we come to the throne of grace – “that we may receive mercy and grace to help in time of need.” We don’t pray just because we are Christians. It is not a religious thing that we do and that is it. We … More Daily Devotional for 15 September 2020 – Hebrews 4v16 part 3 – mercy and grace to help
Hebrews 4:16 Yesterday we looked at the first part of this verse: “Let us then with confidence draw near…” Draw near to where? “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace…” When you pray in the name of Jesus, you are coming to the throne of grace. What does this mean? Firstly, you … More Daily Devotional for 14 September 2020 – Hebrews 4v16 part 2 – the throne of grace
Titus 3:7 We saw yesterday that regeneration and renewal are the work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Christian is born again and is changed (and is being changed). If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. At the same time as giving us new life, God also does a work for … More Daily Devotional for 28 August 2020 – Titus 3v7 – Justified by grace
Titus 2:12 Two days ago we looked at 2 Timothy 1:7- “For God gave us not a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” Today’s verse shows the effect of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life and the purpose of God’s grace to us in Christ (Titus 2:11). God’s salvation leads to changed … More Daily Devotional for 14 August 2020 – Titus 2v12
Titus 2:11 This passage (which continues to verse 14) is a glorious declaration of what God has done to save us and to change all who believe in Christ. “The grace of God has appeared…” Our salvation is by grace alone. God comes to us with undeserved kindness. In fact, grace is more than undeserved; … More Daily Devotional for 13 August 2020 – Titus 2v11
The best is yet to come 