Sunday, January 22, 2012

[Review] The Grace of God - Andy Stanley



The book title didn't attract me at first. I thought it is a normal testimonies or experiences sharing kind of book.

I can tell it is not after I read it.

Author is anointed to tell us how God's grace work since the beginning of the world. From Adam, to Abraham, Jacob, David, Jonah, Paul, and up to the smallest character-one of the crucified sinner beside Jesus, God shows His amazing grace. I thought grace only happen after Jesus paid the atonement of sin, but I was wrong all the while. God has been a gracious God since the Old Testament. You may say "How can it be? Humiliation, cruelty, etc happened!"

This book enlightens me different perspectives of how God works at his most unconditional way. I've never been at close with the topic of God's Law vs God's Grace. We tends to do all kinds of good things to make us look good.

I've been experiencing the grace while reading through this book. The last bit is the best, it seems unfair that His grace is given so freely and yet people do not believe in it. It is true, Grace is given to all that forgiven.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Wonder of the Day: Mourning into Dancing (Ps 30:11)

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness (Psalm 30:11)

你 已 將 我 的 哀 哭 變 為 跳 舞 , 將 我 的 麻 衣 脫 去 , 給 我 披 上 喜 樂 ,(詩 篇 30:11)

Aku yang meratap telah Kauubah menjadi orang yang menari-nari, kain kabungku telah Kaubuka, pinggangku Kauikat dengan sukacita, (MAZMUR 30:11)

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Wonder of the Day: God showed His Love (1John 4:9)

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. (1John 4:9)

神 差 他 獨 生 子 到 世 間 來 , 使 我 們 藉 著 他 得 生 , 神 愛 我 們 的 心 在 此 就 顯 明 了 。(約 翰 一 書 4:9)

Dalam hal inilah kasih Allah dinyatakan di tengah-tengah kita, yaitu bahwa Allah telah mengutus Anak-Nya yang tunggal ke dalam dunia, supaya kita hidup oleh-Nya. (1 Yoh 4:9)

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Wonder of tha Day: Righteousness exalts a Nation (Proverbs 14:34)

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. (Prov 14: 34, NIV)

公 義 使 邦 國 高 舉 ; 罪 惡 是 人 民 的 羞 辱 。( 箴 言 14:34)

Kebenaran meninggikan derajat bangsa, tetapi dosa adalah noda bangsa. (AMSAL 14:34)

Friday, July 22, 2011

Wonder of the Day: HIS eyes are upon the righteous (1Peter 3:13)

Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good?  (1Peter 3:13, EASB)

你 們 若 是 熱 心 行 善 , 有 誰 害 你 們 呢 ? (彼 得 前 書 3:13)

Dan siapakah yang akan berbuat jahat terhadap kamu, jika kamu rajin berbuat baik? (1 PET 3:13)