Tag Archives: penalty
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 19
Justice and Mercy Romans 3:21-26 The sinful condition of mankind presents us with a dilemma: How can a holy, righteous God forgive us? If He acts justly, every human being would suffer the eternal punishment of His wrath, which their … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 16
Problem Solved! 1 Peter 1:1-5 Mankind was created to have a relationship with God, but that connection was broken when sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. Now every human being is alienated from the Lord. And yet hope … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 3
Full of Grace and Truth John 1:14-18 To gain a greater understanding of God’s grace, we need only look at Jesus, who was the personification of grace and truth. Both were perfectly displayed in Him, and neither was ever … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 12
The Worth of God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The Bible is the most amazing book ever written because its author is the Lord God. Although it was penned by men, the Holy Spirit inspired every word He wanted them … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 22
The Judgment of Believers 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 What do you feel when you think about standing before the judgment seat of Christ—fear or dread? The apostle John says that if we abide in Christ, then when the Lord appears, … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 4
Living in God’s Favor Romans 6 Once we have received the favor of God through salvation, does it matter how we behave? Today’s passage responds with an emphatic yes. After receiving God’s gracious salvation, we are not to continue acting … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 30
The Word of Our Salvation 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Try to imagine a world without Bibles. The reality is that there are places on earth where Scripture is unknown, and the people who live in those cultures don’t know anything about … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 20
Where Love and Justice Meet Romans 3:21-26 The Lord can’t have a dilemma, but if He could, it would be this: How can a loving God justly forgive sinners? Although God loves the people He created, He can’t ignore, excuse, … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 12
The Gift of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 How can you lift the debt from your debtors if you don’t comprehend your own indebtedness? How can you offer that freedom if you yourself have never received it? One of the biggest obstacles … Continue reading