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It's not out there, in some distant place. "The kingdom of God is among you," Jesus said.
“Without wavering, hold to your confession of hope in Christ. His promises are unbreakable. It’s not about your abilities, but God’s promises. Your faith is dependent upon His promise, not your performance. It’s all about the praise of His grace. He is faithful, not because you do enough right, but because He has given you a promise that is founded upon Christ and not you.”
― The Revelation of Grace: Founded Upon Grace Series: Book 1
― The Revelation of Grace: Founded Upon Grace Series: Book 1
“Love is the all-or-nothing of the kingdom of God. Above all we are to love (Col. 3:14; 1 Peter 4:8). Everything we do is to be done in love and, thus, communicate love (1 Cor. 16:14). We are to imitate God by living in Christlike love (Eph. 5:1–2), and if we do this, we fulfill the whole law (Matt. 22:37–40; Rom. 13:8–10). If we lack this, everything else we do is devoid of kingdom value, however impressive it might otherwise be (1 Cor. 13:1–3).”
― The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church
― The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church
“the function of the Spirit is to lead us into all truth. Now, truth is a Person and that Person is Jesus. Thus, at a deeper level, the Advocate works both in and for us, bringing us into recognition of our essential Christ-union.”
― Grace for Grown Ups: Until Christ is Formed book two
― Grace for Grown Ups: Until Christ is Formed book two
“God isn’t measuring your righteousness based on what you have done or not done, but on the work of Christ and whether you are found in Him.”
― The Victorious Christian Life: Living in Grace and Walking in the Spirit
― The Victorious Christian Life: Living in Grace and Walking in the Spirit
“What’s critical to understand is that you have access to that same eternal life-giving Spirit that powered Jesus. The words and actions of Jesus were originating from the same source. That same authority from which Jesus spoke and acted is in us.”
― Inner Anarchy: Dethroning God and Jesus to Save Ourselves and the World
― Inner Anarchy: Dethroning God and Jesus to Save Ourselves and the World
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