GraceNotes
GraceNotes is a concise quarterly Bible study on the important issues related to
salvation by grace and living by grace. They are designed for downloading (*pdf available)
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a word picture also has great value for those who study the Bible. These word pictures, called metaphors, can give us great insight into God's truth.
The word reward (misthos) comes from the Greek word for pay or wages. While salvation is absolutely free, rewards are clearly earned.
Is the Bible one book or many? There is much that makes the Bible diverse. But what ties it together?
Sometimes Christians must choose whether or not to participate in certain 'questionable' practices. A questionable issue is a 'gray area' of activity or a choice not directly addressed by the Bible as right or wrong.
Spiritual maturity is impossible for believers who have come to doubt their eternal salvation. Yet the lack of assurance is a common problem among Christians and those who call themselves Christians.
Christians agree that Jesus directed us to make disciples in Matthew 28:18-20. But making disciples means different things to different people. How can we know when we have made a disciple?
Many Bible-believing churches talk about grace. But are they consistent in their practice? Here are some things that should characterize a church that follows the biblical principles of grace.
Why do we as Christians serve God? Why should we serve God? Many have probably never paused to consider their motives.
Does James 2:14 teach that works are a necessary component for salvation?
We should begin with John to understand how to be saved and examine it closely to discover the condition for salvation.
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