Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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Sufficient Grace

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Grace is God’s unmerited favor which he has for you. It’s not some sort of magical elixir that he doles out to you bit by bit in exchange for completing various tasks or rituals. You do not earn it in any way. And because of that, there’s nothing you do that can add to it. His grace is sufficient.

This should be a strong comfort to you when you repent of your sins. Because in the moment of repentance, you know how far you fall short. But by his grace, you have faith. By his grace, you were justified. By his grace you are being kept and sanctified to Him as you run the race of the Christian life. And by his grace, you will be raised again at the last day.

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