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Monthly Archives: December 2018
Victory; December 29, 2018
1 John 5:3-5 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute truth, being deceived, commands, faith, God's protection, loving God, ministry in Japan, spiritual warfare, victory
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Agape Love; December 28, 2018
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. The more you read 1 John 4, the … Continue reading
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Tagged agape, fear, God's grace, love, punishment, sin, spiritual growth
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Love; December 27, 2018
1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. John wrote a good bit on this theme, but he was only echoing what he saw and heard in Jesus. In … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, expressing love, faith, grace, hypocrisy, love, motivational gifts, spiritual growth, truth, words
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End Times; December 26, 2018
2 Peter 3:11-12 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. … Continue reading
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Tagged apocalypse, end times, evangelism, focus, how should we live?, missions, stewardship, temporal vs. eternal, the Day of the Lord
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The Fear of the Lord; December 25, 2018
Luke 2:9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. As familiar as the Christmas story is, this little detail often gets overlooked. Angels are scary, and … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, evangelism, fear of the lord, fearing God, shunning evil, the love of God, wisdom
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Government; December 24, 2018
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and for ever. … Continue reading
God’s Part and Our Part; December 23, 2018
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Christian living is always a tension between what God has … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, dependence on God, effort, faith, grace, laziness, legalism, obedience to God, passivity, presumption, rest, tension
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Anxiety; December 22, 2018
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. These two verses are very famous, but many people don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, cares, control, faith, humility, peace, rest relax rejoice, trusting God, worry
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Gifting; December 21, 2018
1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, gifting, gifts, Japanese culture, payment, rewards, spiritual gifts, stewardship
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Evangelism; December 20, 2018
1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading
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