Dad, I can make no sense out of this. Grace is a word describing His disposition towards sinners, us. It is His favor to us, which we by no means merit — nor can we. Ever. How does this not sustain us in hard times? How is this contrary to his word, which I do know and revere, or to repentance or to faith in Christ alone?
Dad, I can make no sense out of this. Grace is a word describing His disposition towards sinners, us. It is His favor to us, which we by no means merit — nor can we. Ever. How does this not sustain us in hard times? How is this contrary to his word, which I do know and revere, or to repentance or to faith in Christ alone?
There is indeed such a thing as shallow theology, leading to an unsustaining faith, but the teaching of the fullness of His grace is lacking in those — as is the fullness of the gospel and Biblical understanding.
But how does reliance on His Grace, Love and Mercy render one a “cotton candy” Christian?
(I have, in fact, read both Pilgrims Progress books. The originals, with scripture references therein.)
Dad, I can make no sense out of this. Grace is a word describing His disposition towards sinners, us. It is His favor to us, which we by no means merit — nor can we. Ever. How does this not sustain us in hard times? How is this contrary to his word, which I do know and revere, or to repentance or to faith in Christ alone?
There is indeed such a thing as shallow theology, leading to an unsustaining faith, but the teaching of the fullness of His grace is lacking in those — as is the fullness of the gospel and Biblical understanding.
But how does reliance on His Grace, Love and Mercy render one a “cotton candy” Christian?
(I have, in fact, read both Pilgrims Progress books. The originals, with scripture references therein.)