I’m bad at faking things. I suppose this is good for a pastor, but it’s also awkward sometimes. For example, if someone makes a joke and I just don’t get it, there’s this special art of not letting on that you have no idea what was so funny. I’m really bad at that. In that […]
We considered the way that sanctification is “God-dependent effort.” Let’s think practically about how to apply this to our lives. How do you need to grow in dependence on God? How do you need to grow in the effort devoted to your holiness?
God’s effectual calling makes clear that we do not earn our salvation, either by our character or our works. How does this perspective humble us and bring glory to God?