LensLines™ — Grace

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 — Christocentric (pastoral)

In Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, Jesus meets us in weakness and offers Himself as our hope.

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Christocentric

Grace

Redemption

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Acts 9:1-6PentecostalConversionDivine Encounter

Acts 9:1-6 — Pentecostal (classic)

Acts 9:1-6 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power—today, not someday.

2 Corinthians 13:11-13MissionalUnityEncouragement

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 — Missional (pastoral)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 2 Timothy 1:1-14, God meets ordinary people and turns them into carriers of hope.

2 Corinthians 13:11-13MissionalUnityEncouragement

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 — Missional (classic)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 1 Timothy 2:1-7, the Church is not a clubhouse but a sent people, embodying the kingdom.

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1 Corinthians 1:1-9ChristocentricDivine CallingGrace

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 — Christocentric (pastoral)

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Jesus meets us in weakness and offers Himself as our hope.

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Progressive/Social JusticeGraceRedemption

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.

Romans 5:1-11UniversalJustificationPeace with God

Romans 5:1-11 — Universal (classic)

Romans 5:1-11 2:23-32 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

1 Corinthians 1:1-9PentecostalDivine CallingGrace

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 invites expectancy: God can move in your life today—today, not someday.

Luke 15UniversalGraceRepentance

Luke 15 — Universal (pastoral)

Luke 15: In context, it meets us gently—calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

1 Timothy 1:12-17UniversalGraceMercy

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Universal (edgy)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 is a mirror—if it offends, it’s doing honest work—today, not someday.

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1 Timothy 1:12-17Black ChurchGraceMercy

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Black Church (classic)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 speaks hope under pressure—God hears the cry and bends history toward freedom.

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2 Corinthians 13:11-13ChristocentricUnityEncouragement

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 — Christocentric (edgy)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 feels offensive, remember: the cross is always scandal before it is comfort.

1 Corinthians 1:3-9TraditionalGraceFellowship

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 — Traditional (pastoral)

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Luke 16:19-31, the ancient gospel meets today’s anxieties with steady mercy—today, not someday.

Ephesians 2ChristocentricGraceReconciliation

Ephesians 2 — Christocentric (pastoral)

Ephesians 2: In the red thread, it meets us gently—leads us to Jesus—the center and fulfillment of Scripture.

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21Arminian/WesleyanSecond ComingEternal Life

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 whispers hope: prevenient grace is already at work, drawing you toward life.

2 Kings 5PentecostalHealingHumility

2 Kings 5 — Pentecostal (edgy)

2 Kings 5: By the Spirit’s power, it doesn’t flatter us—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.

1 Corinthians 1:3-9ChristocentricGraceFellowship

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 — Christocentric (classic)

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 8:18-9:1 points beyond itself to the person and work of Jesus—today, not someday.

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32DispensationalGraceRedemption

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 — Dispensational (edgy)

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 rebukes spiritual sleep—if you’re numb to eternity, you’re not paying attention—today, not someday.

Luke 19:1-10LutheranSalvationRepentance

Luke 19:1-10 — Lutheran (edgy)

Luke 19:1-10 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.

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2 Corinthians 13:11-13AnabaptistUnityEncouragement

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Psalm 85, God forms a people who carry peace into conflict—today, not someday.

Luke 15TraditionalGraceRepentance

Luke 15 — Traditional (pastoral)

Luke 15: In the Church’s witness, it meets us gently—calls us to repent, believe, and walk in holy obedience.

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Acts 9:1-6Eastern OrthodoxConversionDivine Encounter

Acts 9:1-6 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Acts 9:1-6 calls us into theosis—healing, communion, and transformation into Christ’s likeness—today, not someday.

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1 Timothy 1:12-17BaptistGraceMercy

1 Timothy 1:12-17 — Baptist (classic)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 reminds us: the gospel is for proclamation, and faith must be owned personally.