The New Testament word for gift (charisma) has often been translated as grace. All God’s gifts reflect His grace, and the fact that they are gifts means that they are free and cannot be earned. The New Testament’s theology of grace is rooted in the Old Testament idea of God’s favor, which is shown to those who do not deserve it and cannot help themselves.
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you...
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a...
Psalm 139:12 describes God's response to darkness: “Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness...
