Posts with the tag “grace”

If grace is free, why does obedience matter?
by Seth Shelton on May 12th, 2025
This blog post explores the common question, “If God’s grace is free, why am I expected to obey Him or love and serve others?” by unpacking a fundamental misunderstanding about the nature and effect of grace. Rather than demanding anything, true grace—God’s undeserved, unmerited, and unobligated favor—transforms those who receive it. Through a biblical lens, the post explains that grace meets us in our spiritual death, makes us alive in Christ, and empowers us to live differently, not out of obligation but as a joyful response. Obedience, love, and service are not expectations placed on us to earn grace, but the fruit produced by grace within us. The right question is not why grace expects something, but how grace so deeply changes us that we long to obey and serve in return.  Read More
What Does God Require?
by Sermon Recap on March 17th, 2025
In Deuteronomy 10:12-22, we're challenged to consider what God truly requires of us. The passage emphasizes that while we enjoy God's blessings through His grace, He still calls us to covenant faithfulness. This isn't about earning God's favor, but about responding to His undeserved love with wholehearted devotion. We're called to fear God, imitate Him, love Him, serve Him, and obey His commands - not out of duty, but from a transformed heart. The message draws fascinating parallels between Israel's covenant relationship with God and our own journey as Christians. Just as God called Israel to be His representation on earth, we, too, are called to reflect Christ's image in our daily lives. This teaching invites us to examine our hearts: Are we living out of genuine love for God, or merely going through religious motions? It's a call to embrace God's transformative grace and allow it to shape every aspect of our lives.  Read More

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