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Obeying God; June 5, 2024
1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. When John has just been writing beautifully about how Jesus’ sacrifice covers all our sins, it’s important that he follows with this statement. … Continue reading
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Tagged coddling, God's commands, heart attitude, knowing God, love, obedience to God, perversion, Pharisees, salvation, spiritual pride
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Sharing Christ; June 4, 2024
1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. I could easily write on … Continue reading
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Tagged conscience, emotional pain, evangelism, evangelistic techniques, felt need, honesty, personal experience, sharing, sin, witnessing
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Peace; June 3, 2024
2 Peter 3:14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. This is the logical response to all the talk about End Times. It … Continue reading
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Tagged change, effort, end times, foundation, maturity, peace, stability
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Responding to Slander; June 2, 2024
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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Tagged assurance, attacks, evangelism, faith, grace, hope, persecution, slander, social pressure
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Faith and Works; June 1, 2024
James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. It is this section that made Martin Luther call James “a book of straw.” Luther was combatting the then-current practice of indulgences, where the … Continue reading
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Tagged excuses, faith, God's grace, James, Martin Luther, repentance, salvation, sola fides, works
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Complaining; May 31, 2024
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. I quote verse 22 of this chapter … Continue reading
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Tagged complaining, endurance, focus, gratitude, peace, perspective, trials, trouble
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Our Image of God; May 30, 2024
Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” This is not at all what you … Continue reading
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Tagged God's character, humility, imago Dei, knowing God, our image of God, pride, repentance, seeking God, the Gospel
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Discipline; May 29, 2024
Hebrews 12:8 If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Here we have a description of one of the biggest problems in society today. A few years ago it was … Continue reading
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Tagged discipleship, discipline, father figures, fathers, feminist movement, gratitude, parenting, resentment, spiritual growth
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Faithfulness; May 28, 2024
Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. The reason the Bible tells us repeatedly that God remembers … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, anxiety, endurance, faith, faithfulness, goals, learning, obedience to God, peace, trusting God
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Proclaiming the Word; May 27, 2024
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. This, along with verse 5, is rather heart-wrenching when you realize that it was written shortly before … Continue reading
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