Realizing the presence, promise, and power of the Kingdom of God.
Realizing the presence, promise, and power of the Kingdom of God.

The Witness of Common Grace (Common Grace, Part 3)

“Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” Acts 14.17

The doctrine of common grace

We have been considering the Biblical teaching concerning the doctrine of common grace.

Giving

The Law of God for Daily Meditation

Morning Meditation

Leviticus 27.30-33

30“And all the tithe of the land, whetherof the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, isthe LORD’s. It is holy to the Lord. 31If a man wants at all to redeem anyof his tithes, he shall add one-fifth to it. 32And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. 33He shall not inquire whether it is good or bad, nor shall he exchange it; and if he exchanges it at all, then both it and the one exchanged for it shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.”

Precious Rock of Offense

1 Peter 2.6-8

6Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture,
“Behold, I lay in Zion
A chief cornerstone, elect, precious,
And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”

7Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient,
“The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,”

8and
“A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.”
They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.

Psalm 106:1-3

Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD, or declare all his praise? Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times! Lord, many times Your mighty works take forms that seem […]