“…having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” – 2 Peter 1:4 In the previous article, we examined how our story is transformed through renewal in God. In this final article, we will explore how the gospel brings renewal from corruption. To understand the default story of our lives, we have inverted 2 Peter …
“Although I didn’t understand it at the time, my motivation for obeying Jesus had shifted from grace to works. It progressed from attempting to earn God’s favor, to gaining the favor of my disciples. “Discipleship” had become a way to leverage my identity and worth in relationship with others. I was comfortable on the pedestal dispensing wisdom and truth.The more …
