God requires good works not as the ground of our justification (which is the righteousness of Christ alone), but as an evidence of it.

Dirty Rags No More

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The point of Paul’s conversion happening the way it did is to make Christ’s incredible patience vivid for you.

Paul’s Salvation Was for You

When we live by faith, rooted in God’s forgiveness, we are freed from the lingering, paralyzing effects even of shame we deserve to feel.

The Liberating Power of Forgiveness

Christians care about all suffering — especially eternal suffering. That’s the greatest danger every city faces.

Seek Your City’s Good

Not being afraid shows that you treasure God as your generous Shepherd, Father, and King.

Five Reasons to Be Fearless

The key to joy is faith in God’s future grace — that is, being satisfied in all that God promises to be for us.

Dirty Rags No More

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