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.
Good Tree, Good Fruit
September 1, 2024 • Brandon Ball
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!
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.
Our Good Confession
August 18, 2024 • Brandon Ball
This New Covenant is a covenant of faith. It starts in the heart and makes its way into the world through our heart-felt confession about who Jesus is. We hold tight to that confession, not wavering from our right-standing with God, and never going back to an old method. Jesus is our good confession!