How Do God’s Mercy and Justice Work Together in Salvation?
God’s mercy and justice come together at the cross, resulting in our salvation. God did for us, in the death of Jesus, what we could not do.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Theological posts that are related to the doctrine of salvation.
God’s mercy and justice come together at the cross, resulting in our salvation. God did for us, in the death of Jesus, what we could not do.
As a Christian, how important are ‘right beliefs’? Does it really matter what I believe so long as Jesus is my savior and I live a good life?
Salvation is often times described as a plan. And that is very appropriate. Salvation has been God’s plan from the beginning of creation.
How do you respond to doubt in your walk with Christ? Rather than hide or suppress it, confront it. Use it as a learning experience and grow.
Is it possible for a person to be saved by the testimony of nature, by seeing God’s hand in creation? No. But it may lead to an encounter.
What does it mean to participate in the divine nature? How do we go about doing that? And what are these promises that enable this life?
What role does circumcision play for a follower of Jesus? It is still a practice that we should follow? Or is it unnecessary today?
God called Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering. What was Abraham’s test all about? Was it for God’s benefit? Or Abraham’s?
The book of Job is about suffering. Why do we suffer? God’s answer to Job is that it is often beyond our understanding.
What is the nature of free will? Is it an illusion? Are our choices made for us by outside forces? Or can we actually make real decisions?