Tag Archives: cross

How we benefit from the death of Jesus Christ

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Steve Husting

What purpose did the death of Jesus, the Son of God, serve? Hebrews 2:14-18 gives us insight into this aspect of His death, burial, and resurrection. “Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise … Continue reading →

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Saved, but not yet delivered

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Steve Husting

In Romans chapter seven, Paul agonized over his inability to do the good he expected to do as a saved person. At the end he poses the heartbreaking question, “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me?” This … Continue reading →

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Dealing with a Deceitful Heart

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Steve Husting

God spoke to us through Jeremiah 17:9 that the heart is deceitful above all else, and desperately wicked. How is this seen in our lives? Here is one example. When I am overwhelmed by worries and fears, then my heart … Continue reading →

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Our “silly little sins”

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Steve Husting

I recently answered a question sent to me from gotquestions.org. This person, who is quoted below, thought her sins were silly little sins and she wondered why she was unable to get over them and stop repeating them. My reply … Continue reading →

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The Faith to Endure Hardship

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Steve Husting

In Hebrews 11, we are introduced to a series of individuals who were known for their faith. Noah prepared an ark, expecting a flood. Abraham moved out of his country at the word of God, not knowing where he was … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Resurrections

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Steve Husting

When Paul made an argument for his faith in Acts 24:10-21, he affirmed his belief that both the just and the unjust will be resurrected (24:15). What is the resurrection of the just and the unjust? When we encounter a … Continue reading →