Thinking About Self-control - Teaching Material
Consider for a moment the incredible gift of grace described in Ephesians 2:8-9, where we are reminded that salvation is God’s work, not ours. "For...
This is theological reflections on self-control and love, drawing on Ephesians 2:8-9. It carries an emotional tone of hope, love and awe.
Consider for a moment the incredible gift of grace described in Ephesians 2:8-9, where we are reminded that salvation is God’s work, not ours. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." This profound truth does not lessen the call to self-control; rather, it elevates it.…
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