Grace Isn't Fair

Church Unlimited Alabama

Grace Isn't Fair

May 26, 2024 • Brandon Ball

Jesus uses the contrast between the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus to illustrate the difference between law and grace. The rich young ruler’s reliance on the law left him lacking, while Zacchaeus, a sinner, received salvation through grace. This powerful comparison reminds us that salvation is not about our efforts to meet the impossible standards of the law but about receiving the grace that God freely offers to all who believe.

Purified

September 8, 2024 • Brandon Ball

God established a new covenant that promises eternal life to all who believe in what Jesus finished at the cross. The dress rehearsals of the Tabernacle serve to foreshadow the stringent requirements for forgiveness, all met by Jesus himself. That’s all the joy you need!

Good Tree, Good Fruit

September 1, 2024 • Brandon Ball

In Matthew 12, Jesus teaches that our words reflect our hearts, revealing the true nature of our faith. A heart transformed by the Gospel will produce words that testify to our righteousness in Christ, while a heart that rejects the Gospel remains condemned. As believers, we stand justified not by our own merit, but by the finished work of Jesus, allowing us to speak with confidence and boldness, knowing we are as He is—holy, blameless, and faultless before God.

The Unpardonable Sin

August 25, 2024 • Brandon Ball

Has anyone made you fear that you committed a sin that cannot be forgiven? Good news - The unpardonable sin is not a mysterious transgression that believers should fear! Rather it is the willful rejection of the Gospel after fully understanding its truth. Jesus’ teachings and the scriptures remind us that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable because it represents a deliberate refusal to accept the grace and forgiveness offered through Christ. As believers, we can rest in the assurance that we are no longer “in sin” but are made alive and righteous in Christ, free from fear of judgment.