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How we benefit from the death of Jesus Christ
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
Saved, but not yet delivered
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
Dealing with a Deceitful Heart
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
What did Jesus mean when He said that unless we renounce all things, we can’t be His disciples?
The Gospels record the instances when Jesus approached someone and invited him to come. One by one the people left their livelihood to travel with Him. To fishermen Simon, Peter, and Andrew He said, “Follow Me, and I will make … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged cross, disciples, discipleship, forsake all, growth, Jesus Christ, obedience
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Our “silly little sins”
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
The Faith to Endure Hardship
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
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged cross, faith, growth, Hebrews 11, Hebrews 12, heroes of faith, Mosaic Law, suffering
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A Tale of Two Resurrections
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
Posted in Christianity
Tagged cross, faith, forgiveness, obedience, ready, Ready for the Rapture, sin
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What is so special about the cross?
Christians highly value the cross because it means that our sins were borne by Jesus on the cross. The cross was an instrument of Roman torture to administer the death penalty. The criminal was nailed to a beam with his … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged animal sacrifice, cross, crucifixion, Doubt Busters, flesh, Gospel, Jesus Christ, prophecy, resurrection, sin
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Forgiving All
Posted in Jesus on Judgment
Tagged cross, forgive, kingdom of heaven, master, Matt. 18:34–35, mercy, reconciliation, servant, sin, torturers
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Following Christ
Posted in Jesus on Judgment
Tagged cross, deaf, deny himself, Matt. 16:24–27, reward, works
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