More about Grace
I was studying and writing today in Philippians 3 where Paul the Apostle contrasts his life as a Pharisee and his life as a follower of Christ. He writes, "that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God based on faith. (Philippians 3:8b-9 Holman Christian Standard Bible)." Paul understood the value of a grace righteousness as opposed to a works righteousness.
Not long after that study time, I took a break to read a few of the blogs that contribute to the debate in SBC life and came across this excellent commentary by Marty Duren entitled, Fundamentalism vs Grace. I urge you to read it and celebrate the marvelous grace with which God has saved us. If I could add anything to that commentary, it would be a word of caution that freedom has responsibilities. But freedom and grace are, none the less, to be celebrated and enjoyed.
