Discerning The Gospel Difference

I recently listened to a sermon on the biblical call to forgiveness.  The pastor carefully worked through the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, and then persuasively laid out the case for all Christ-followers to live lives marked by a forgiving attitude.  He ended with two stories and an exhortation.

But For The Good Decisions I've Made, There Go I

I enjoyed seeing the movie "The Grace Card" this week.  It sparked a lot of good discussion that night, and even more reflection since.  It may be easier to find on Netflix than in the theater, but I certainly recommend it for an evening spent with family or friends.  Just make sure to plan time to talk about it together when the lights come back on.

I'll jump to my main question: Does the movie effectively portray the grace of the gospel or not?

Good Friday Meditation - Forgiveness is "Picking Up the Tab"

Votaire, the 18th century French skeptic has said that "God forgives because it is His business."  It is hard to look at Jesus dying on the cross and think that forgiveness is a business with an attractive return on investment.  Instead, I think that God forgives because He loves.  And love is willing to pick up the tab.  For forgiveness to happen, someone must pay a price.