Author Archives: A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green

Leaving Childhood

Most of us are familiar with the quote above. I think it says at least a couple of important things. One is that it reminds us of the important role emotions play in remembering something. Odors and music may bring to mind where we were when we first smelled the aroma or heard the song,Continue reading “Leaving Childhood”

Loving in Adversity

Matthew 24 concerns the difficult days prior to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD (v. 15-20, 24). Jesus speaks of political turmoil, famines, earthquakes and persecution that will result in some losing their faith so that they “will betray and hate each other” (v. 10). He then states that “Because of the increase ofContinue reading “Loving in Adversity”

Hidden in Plain Sight

It’s the person looking for glasses that are perched atop their head or someone searching for keys that are still in the door. Paul tells us in Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” A familiar verse—so familiar that it contains somethingContinue reading “Hidden in Plain Sight”

This Is The Day

“This is the Day has become one of my favorite books! I read through it once, then went back and reread it, bringing the challenging questions into my reading. I’m now reading some from it daily, allowing it to strengthen my desire to live as God instructed through His Word….. one day at a time!Continue reading “This Is The Day”

Finishing with a Flourish

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!    How unsearchable his judgments,    and his paths beyond tracing out!   “Who has known the mind of the Lord?    Or who has been his counselor?”   “Who has ever given to God,    that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and for him are all things.    To him be theContinue reading “Finishing with a Flourish”

Election and God’s Righteousness

Going from Romans 8 to Romans 9 is kind of like going from your favorite weather to your least favorite weather. It’s like going from your birthday to April 15 (unless April 15 is your birthday). It’s like going from a world of chocolate—to no chocolate, (Now I have your attention!).  I think our mainContinue reading “Election and God’s Righteousness”

Life in the Spirit

To appreciate what Paul is saying in Romans 8:5-17, a quick review of what’s he’s said so far is helpful. In chapters 1-4, Paul has been concerned with showing us God’s fulfillment of the promises to Abraham through the gospel of Jesus.That’s a mouthful, but it lays down the foundation for Romans by showing us howContinue reading “Life in the Spirit”

The Beauty of Baptism

Baptism is beautiful—not as something to be exalted in and of itself (it’s meaningless in that sense), but as it is used by God to unite us with Christ.  1. Baptism is where a dead person comes alive. (Colossians 2:12-13).  . . . having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised withContinue reading “The Beauty of Baptism”

Roots and Fruits

In Romans 6, Paul is dealing with a couple of objections he must have encountered more than a time or two in sharing the good news of Jesus with people. The first objection is in v. 1: What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? This goes back toContinue reading “Roots and Fruits”