Forgiveness

For God to shine his face upon us is the same as saying, “Christ Jesus is with us.”

When God cancels you, it is an occasion for all of the canceled who are in heaven and earth to rejoice in that one more is added to our number.

The accent of Scripture emphasized that Christ is for you. Yes, you. He’s not for the perfect people of our imaginations. He’s not just for Abraham, Moses, David, Peter, or Paul. Christ is also for you.

As human beings, we usually think that mercy should have limits; that it should never exceed its confines. This attitude is rooted deeply in the human heart.

The kingdom of Christ consists in finding all our praise and boast in grace. Other works should be free, not to be urged, nor should we wish by them to become Christians, but condescend with them to our neighbor.