Grace
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Proper 20 • James 3:13–4:10
James 3 and 4 stand among the harshest condemnations found in the NT.
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Epiphany 6 • Deuteronomy 30:15–20 • February 16, 2014
Choice within the context of Deuteronomy 30 is not a matter of picking and choosing. Choice is a covenant term wherein God is the subject.
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Easter 5 • Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60
This text challenges us to let grace define our witness; grace that speaks the truth in love, and grace that sows the seeds of forgiveness.
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How does the Distinction of Two Kinds of Righteousness Help Clarify Grace and Forgiveness
Dr. Bode, Dr. Saleska and Dr. Okamoto discuss the two kinds of righteousness affect our understanding of Grace and forgiveness.
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Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)_1b
Luke 2:1-20 is appointed for Christmas Midnight and Christmas Dawn. Jesus comes to Israel first, but then for the benefit of all people. The coming…
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Deuteronomy 26:5-10
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 is appointed for Lent 1, Series C. Yahweh chose Israel and He redeemed them. Israel did not choose Yahweh, or earn or deserve…
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Galatians
A quick overview of Galatians where Paul reminds the people that we are saved through Faith by Grace not by works.
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Matthew 19-20
A comparison of how the four Gospels are written to address different groups of people at the time of the Early Church.
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Gratia Pro Gratia: Augustine’s Doctrine of Grace
The thesis explores the place of the doctrine of grace in Augustine’s theology in two areas. First, Augustine’s view of grace is considered as a…