Can Grace Be Overemphasized?
One of my Facebook friends asked this question in his Facebook notes this morning.
Here was my response:
If we’re declaring God’s grace, then it teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly (Titus 2:11-15). Any “grace” that doesn’t teach me to deny ungodliness is not God’s grace - it’s my own grace. God’s grace cannot be overemphasized - the problem is that our idea of grace is a “that’s okay” message rather than God’s idea of grace - consistent, ever-faithful, relentless, constantly pursuing, lavish, extravagant, unrestrained, and furious love that loves me the way I am but loves me too much to let me stay that way.
The Anointing
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Is Godliness A Means of Gain?
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The Parable of the Seed
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Finding God’s Will
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Train Up A Child
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prod‧i‧gal /ˈprɒdɪgəl/
–adjective
1. recklessly extravagant
2. giving or yielding profusely
3. lavishly abundant
Hello. My name is Frank Johnson. I am a 1985 graduate of Bethany University in Scotts Valley, California (B.S. Ministerial Studies) and a licensed minister with the Northern California and Nevada District Council of the Assemblies of God.
Years ago, I was an associate pastor at a church in our area, and during that time, I enjoyed immensely the opportunities I had to preach and teach. While I haven’t been in pastoral ministry for quite some time, I have always felt I would like to continue to share my thoughts about the Scriptures and the Christian life. Videoblogging seems like a perfect opportunity to fulfill that dream. So in relaunching ProdigalGod.com, I have decided to include a focus on video presentations of Biblical truth.
I also manage Strategic Digital Outreach, a website dedicated to exploring ways in which today's technology can be used to spread the gospel around the world.
Mon, January 18, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Frank My problem installing Adobe Presenter has finally been solved today. http://tinyurl.com/y9oc7dc - see my comment. #adobe
Mon, January 18, 2010 at 10:47 am
Frank There apparently is still no one at Adobe interested in solving my problem. http://tinyurl.com/y9oc7dc #adobe
Sat, January 16, 2010 at 03:39 pm
Frank New blog post: My 6-Week Nightmare With Adobe Support http://ping.fm/4bTS5
Sat, January 16, 2010 at 09:01 am
Frank My six-week nightmare with Adobe support - read my letter to Lambert Walsh, VP Tech Services. http://tinyurl.com/y8uplyw #adobe
Thu, January 14, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Frank New blog post: Crisis Relief For Haiti http://ping.fm/oXUYT
- When The Gospel Comes In Power
- True Repentance
- 1 John 1:9
- Confession of Sin, Part 2
- Confession of Sin, Part 1
- Bondage to Sin?
- Grace and Sanctification
- Complete Reconciliation
- The Depth of God’s Forgiveness
- Revelation 2:1-7
- Wayward Sons and a Prodigal God, Part 7
- Wayward Sons and a Prodigal God, Part 6
- Wayward Sons and a Prodigal God, Part 5
- Wayward Sons and a Prodigal God, Part 4
- Wayward Sons and a Prodigal God, Part 3
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