Author Archives: David Cartledge

When the time had fully come the Father sent His Son among us as one of us. In this event we see the eternal will and purpose of God become actual among us. Yes, as we fix our eyes on this … Continue reading →

The biblical drama unfolds with so many ups and downs and twists and turns. But in all the many changes there is just one goal-Jesus.  Everything is moving towards him and climaxes in him. Jesus is the last thing in … Continue reading →

From the fullness of His Grace, the Father gives His Son as free gift for us.  From the same fullness, the Father gives His Spirit as free gift in us. And in giving His Son and Spirit the Father gives … Continue reading →

Grace evokes gratitude like  the voice an echo. Gratitude follows grace as thunder follows lightning Karl Barth The word translated “grace” in the New Testament is “charis”.  This word is also embedded in the word “eucharisteo” usually translated, “thanksgiving In … Continue reading →

When considering God’s Grace we may reach for a definition of grace.  Some define grace as God’s underserved favour.  This definition may be helpful, in its own way, but is it really adequate?  What we find in Scripture is not … Continue reading →

When God became human, in Jesus, God Himself said YES to us.  As the man Jesus lived with God and for God he said YES to God for us. Jesus isn’t only God’s YES to us he is also our … Continue reading →

God the Father has always loved His unique Son in the Spirit. And the Father has always wanted children who would share His Son’s love relationship with Him in the Spirit.  So when the time had fully come the Father … Continue reading →