“Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful. Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.” (Psalm 116:5-6) If we are to truly understand and appreciate the concept of God’s grace, there are two … Read More
In last week’s article we discussed the terms “grace” (“unmerited favor”) and “mercy” (“compassion”). It has been said that “grace” is receiving something that we do not deserve (e.g., salvation); whereas “mercy” is not receiving something that we do deserve … Read More
Would you please explain Romans 9:18? Romans 9:18 states, “Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.” The context of this particular passage is in the midst of Paul’s expressed desire for … Read More
Our Lord was no stranger to difficult situations. The Pharisees and Sadducees would often present him with questions regarding various different aspects of the Old Law. Each time, our Lord answered with the utmost wisdom and absolute truth. Perhaps one … Read More