Within Christianity, few instincts feel more natural than the desire to keep Christ at the center. Sermons emphasize Him, songs celebrate Him, and beliefs are often justified with the phrase, “this focuses on Christ.” That instinct is sincere—but it raises an important question when we listen closely to Jesus Himself: what if He never intended to be the destination, but the way forward? Throughout His…
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Law and Grace: Jesus vs. Paul? – Cecil Maranville lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Grace, Law
One of the clearest examples of Jesus’ teaching on law and grace is the account of the adulteress brought before Him (John 8:1-11). When pressed to judge her, Jesus responded, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first” (verse 7). The accusers left, and Jesus, the only sinless one, pardoned her, saying, “Go and sin no more” (verse…