So how do we fit what we know of Abraham, our first father in the faith, into this new way of looking at things? If Abraham, by what he did for God, got God to approve him, he could certainly have taken credit for it. But the story we’re given is a God-story, not an Abraham-story. What we read in Scripture is, “Abraham entered into what God was doing for him, and that was the turning point. He trusted God to set him right instead of trying to be right on his own.” If you’re a hard worker and do a good job, you deserve your pay; we don’t call your wages a gift. But if you see that the job is too big for you, that it’s something only God can do, and you trust him to do it—you could never do it for yourself no matter how hard and long you worked—well, that trusting-him-to-do-it is what gets you set right with God, by God. Sheer gift. David confirms this way of looking at it, saying that the one who trusts God to do the putting-everything-right without insisting on having a say in it is one fortunate man
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4 Days
What do you think about sin? About salvation? About your life in Christ? In this devotional, Think Like a Roman, we are renewing our minds through the book of Romans. What we believe is essential to the way we live, to our growth, our walk with Christ, and our future in Christ. Our thoughts determine our beliefs, our beliefs determine our actions. Over the next four days, join us as we dive into our understanding of doctrine relating to sin, salvation, and freedom in Christ.
5 Days
In this 5-day study by Lifeway Women, you’ll walk through fundamental beliefs of the Christian Faith. Gain understanding of the change that took place in your heart as a new believer and learn to walk out your faith as an individual a part of the Body of Christ—the Community known as the Church. Hear and respond to the Call to take the long view of Christian Life.
Brenda Palmer invites you to embark on the journey of yes—walking in obedience to God in faith, surrender, and self-discovery. By saying yes to God, you open yourself to become the person He lovingly created for His purpose.
6 Days
As C.S. Lewis said, we’re all theologians; everybody has ideas about God. The question is whether you’re a good theologian or a bad theologian! In this six-day plan, you will have an opportunity to improve your “theology”—your understanding of God the Father.
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