andrew paul cannon

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  • People Really Saved by Grace Also Practice Grace…

    People Really Saved by Grace Also Practice Grace…

    People are so people-ish. We are not a species that is very good at mercy. The first chance we get, we just tear others down and we justify our doing this. Particularly in human-centered religion, we use the doctrines or systems of ethics that we have developed to condemn and be condescending of others. People…

  • God’s Self-Revelation

    God’s Self-Revelation

    Last week, we spent our time talking about what it meant that Samuel was being established as the first Old Testament prophet. We also talked about the purpose that the Old Testament prophetic office had in redemptive history as Christ’s throne within His creation was prepared. The text for this morning sounds very familiar. That’s…

  • God Desires to Put People to Death?

    God Desires to Put People to Death?

    Do you notice how slow we are and how difficult it is for us to apologize? Have you noticed how quick we are and how easy it is for us to simply defend our actions or justify our beliefs or intentions? I remember, as a child, I did something that earned me punishment. My mother…

  • The Worthless Person

    The Worthless Person

    Above all else, I think I fear worthlessness. I want my life to mean something in the grand scheme. I believe that worry is a sin and that we don’t accomplish anything by worrying, but if I am to be honest, I do sometimes worry that I might waste so much of my life away…

  • God’s Relentless Love

    God’s Relentless Love

    Over the last two-and-a-half weeks, I have been so overwhelmed by God’s amazing grace and love. In my study of Scripture, as God continuously reveals more about Himself, I had one of those watershed moments. It is almost like God reveals little things about Himself and then all at once several pieces connect and we…

  • Dear Leader, part 17 (For the Faith of the Elect and Knowledge of the Truth)

    Dear Leader, part 17 (For the Faith of the Elect and Knowledge of the Truth)

    This exercise is a continuation of a series we started at Grace with our leadership while I served as interim there. For those who are not pastors or deacons, but who lead in some capacity in any arena of life, these books are a tremendous resource in Scripture. I encourage all of those who would…

  • Election Means Change

    Election Means Change

    When I think upon the doctrine of election and God’s amazing grace, I think about all of those times in which God has had an attitude of long-suffering toward me (and I think He still does). He called me to conversion a few times before I willingly gave Him my life. Long-suffering. My plan was…

  • Growing in Maturity???

    Growing in Maturity???

    What does it mean for us to genuinely grow into maturity? When I came into this world, I was helpless. My mom had to feed me, clothe me, change me, and keep me safe. I could not communicate. I had no knowledge except for that instinctive knowledge we all have when we are born that…

  • Election and Sound Doctrine?

    Election and Sound Doctrine?

    I really like to dabble on the piano. My wife and I will find a song that we like (really, she likes it and I just agree to learn it with her and also grow to like it myself) and will begin learning it. When I play the piano, I cheat. I use what would…

  • Election Leads to Genuine Love

    Election Leads to Genuine Love

    In middle school, I tried out for my school’s basketball team and I was chosen to be a part of the team. I got to practice with the team. I receive much playing time during scrimmages. When it came to a real game, though, I rode the bench. I like to say that I was…