Giving Grace (MACBS)

The class explores the concept of righteous anger and judgment, contrasting God's and Jesus' ability to judge with humans' inability to do so. It delves into biblical examples and the imprecatory Psalms, emphasizing the distinction between divine and human judgment.

The class discusses God's judgment and anger, emphasizing that while these are part of God's character, they should not be part of ours. It focuses on the importance of following Christ's example of mercy and grace, and the need for Christians to approach others with meekness and patience.

The class explores the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the themes of judgment and humility. It emphasizes replacing judgment with humility and discusses the importance of living a meek and peacemaking life as taught in Matthew 5 and 6.

The class explores Matthew 7:1-6, discussing the concept of judgment and legalism. It emphasizes discerning actions without judging character, loving righteousness, and hating wickedness, while avoiding contempt for others.

The class explores the connection between judgment, legalism, and idolatry, focusing on the Pharisees' practices and the parable of the mote and the beam. It emphasizes that judging others is a form of idolatry, as it places oneself in God's position.