by Susan Barnes | 10 Dec 2020 | Book Reviews
To read my book review click here. This is my chapter summaries for Grace by R.T. Kendall. I don’t usually write chapter summaries, but I found Kendall’s thoughts on the Ten Commandments so helpful I want to keep a record. A Stunning ClaimJesus claimed he would...
by Susan Barnes | 3 Dec 2020 | Book Reviews
Grace by R.T. Kendall is an excellent book which helps us understand how God’s grace and God’s law work together. The book begins with looking at Jesus’ stunning claim that he had not come to abolish the Law but fulfil it. This is a surprising claim when we consider...
by Susan Barnes | 26 Nov 2019 | Reading the Bible
Today, I am continuing the series on, Reading the Bible. This post looks at the purpose of the commandments. The sixth commandment tells us, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). While this seems to be an unequivocal directive, we find there are times when murder is...
by Susan Barnes | 16 Jul 2019 | Bible Study
Recently, I was listening to a sermon and the preacher was expounding the thought that the 10 commandments are more than a list of rules. God had a larger purpose. Through these commandments, God is also teaching us his character (Exodus 20:1-17). 1. You must not have...