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Category Archives: Sin and Salvation
Bible College Research Paper, “Justification by Faith”
This is a research paper assignment that I turned in, where I examine a topic in Romans according to the professor’s criteria. I received an A. Introduction This paper will discuss the doctrine of justification by faith, by which we … Continue reading
Four Long Words
“Christ died for my sins on the cross.” These words roll off our lips with ease. Did you ever think about what salvation means, and how extensive it really is? I want to introduce four long Bible words that are … Continue reading
The Two Laws: Decoding Paul’s Mysterious Gap in Romans 7 (part 2 of 2)
Strand 2: The Inward Law from Adam Our new strand begins with Romans 5:10, “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved … Continue reading
The Two Laws: Decoding Paul’s Mysterious Gap in Romans 7 (part 1 of 2)
Many of us at one time or another have scratched our heads over the two verses in Rom. 7:24–25, “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our … Continue reading
The Way Back
There may come a time when we look at our lives and realize that God was no longer at work. We no longer enjoy the freedom, peace, and power we had with Him. In the same way in Israel’s history, … Continue reading
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Seeking the Kingdom First
God desires that we be like His Son (Rom. 8:29). In the end, this is what salvation looks like, that we live the way He does because we have the relationship with God that He has. Jesus gave us a … Continue reading
Declaration of Independence
As I read America’s Declaration of Independence this morning, I was struck by its many parallels to our times. The Declaration included a list of 27 grievances committed by the British king against the original “united States of America.” For … Continue reading
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The Fall of Adam and Eve
When Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord and ate the fruit of the wrong tree, the Lord spelled out the consequences for each of them in Genesis 3:16-19. These curses were not because God was angry or vindictive. It was … Continue reading
1 Samuel 15 Meditation
1 Samuel 15:1 “Because you have been anointed king, listen to the words of the Lord.” We have been elevated to a higher position than any of the prophets and kings in the OT. How much more should we listen? Jesus … Continue reading
The Blood of the Lamb
What is the significance of the blood of Christ that was poured out at Calvary? When we say the blood cleanses us, what do we mean by that, especially when we cannot see any blood, and we don’t use blood … Continue reading
