Resting in Christ’s Righteousness, Not Our Own Justification is the end of striving to earn God’s approval. No matter how impressive our spiritual resume or how shameful our past, we cannot make ourse...  Read More

New Life in Christ, Not a Better ResumeJesus did not come to improve our old lives or add to our religious routines; He came to give us a completely new life. True Christianity is not about building a...  Read More

The Gospel Brings Certainty and PeaceReligion often leaves us anxious, wondering if we’ve done enough to be accepted by God. This uncertainty breeds insecurity and fear. But the gospel offers somethin...  Read More

Our Achievements Are Nothing Without ChristPaul’s words are striking; he calls his most impressive religious achievements “dung.” This is a powerful reminder that even our best efforts, apart from Chr...  Read More

The Trap of Pride and DespairTrying to earn God’s favor through our own efforts is a dangerous cycle. When we succeed, we can become proud, thinking we are better than others because of our spiritual ...  Read More

Knowing Jesus Exposes the FalseThe more we know Jesus the more clearly we see what is true and what is counterfeit. Just as a bank teller learns to spot fake bills by handling the real thing, our focu...  Read More

Joy and Freedom Are Found in Christ AloneLasting joy is not found in achievements, rituals, or adding anything to the gospel. The good news is that Jesus has done everything necessary for our salvatio...  Read More

True Spirituality Flows from a Heart Transformed by GracePaul warns against the trap of religious legalism: relying on rituals, rules, or outward performance to earn God’s favor. True spirituality is ...  Read More

God Delights in Using the Overlooked and OrdinaryThroughout Scripture, God consistently chooses people the world might overlook, those without impressive resumes or special status. Epaphroditus, Moses...  Read More

Small Acts of Faithfulness Have Eternal ImpactEpaphroditus was not a well-known leader or a famous preacher; he was an ordinary believer who simply showed up and served. His willingness to deliver a g...  Read More

Resting in the Security of God’s Unchanging LoveGod’s love is not like human love, which can shift with moods or circumstances. His love is rooted in who He is. He is unchanging, steadfast, and unwave...  Read More

Grace Reaches the Desperate, Not the DeservingGod’s rescue is for those who know they need saving, not for those who think they can save themselves. Like a drowning person grabbing a rescue rope, we c...  Read More