Tag Archives: the gospel

My Place in the Son

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Pete

Reading in Acts 26 this morning ( . . . almost afternoon . . . I so enjoy Mondays!). Paul is speaking before King Agrippa, telling his story in defense of the accusations laid against him by the Jews. And … Continue reading →

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Every Good Thing That Is In Me

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Pete

To hear some Christians talk, you’d think the blood really doesn’t have all that much power and that the Spirit isn’t really all that able to sanctify. These people often declare they are still wretched . . . they are … Continue reading →

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Devoted to Good Works

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Pete

Over the past few years, a new term has surfaced in the circles I engage with. Gospel-centered. Though I would consider myself to have always been “gospel centered” . . . . though the gospel has always been the power … Continue reading →

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The Unsearchable Riches of Christ

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Pete

After waking to eight verses in Psalm 119 . . . and chewing on Solomon’s great prayer of dedication at the just completed and glory-filled temple . . . and taking in Zechariah’s song of praise at the birth of … Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Pete

Quick thought this morning as I rush out to take a friend to the airport . . . It would seem that, for the apostle Paul, the end game went beyond receiving Christ . . . that it was about … Continue reading →

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A Way Back

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Pete

There is no putting the “fun” back in dysfunctional. When the flesh is allowed to reign, the consequences can be huge and can last for years. If any family conveys that reality, it’s the family of David. I’m reading in … Continue reading →

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Conduct Unbecoming

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Pete

It was a face to face stand off. In this corner, the apostle Paul formerly known as Saul . . . the least of the apostles (1Cor. 15:9) and the chief of sinners (1Tim. 1:15). In the other corner, Peter … Continue reading →

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Intolerant

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Pete

There’s no messing around as Paul begins his letter to the churches of Galatia. No pleasantries. No “how you doin’?” No “here’s how I’m doin’.” But he gets straight to the point. I’m blown away. You are deserters. Doomed to … Continue reading →

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