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Tag Archives: children of God
Human Distinctions; February 15, 2023
Philemon 1:10-11 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me. Paul could at … Continue reading
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Tagged children of God, diplomacy, discrimination, distinctions, family, income, race, slavery, social class, unity in christ
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Christian Living; January 31, 2023
2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This isn’t a condemnation, but rather a strong encouragement. At the same … Continue reading
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Tagged being witnesses, children of God, click bait, holiness, lifestyle, purity, resisting the devil, sin, submitting to god, temptation
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The Commission of John the Baptist; November 30, 2022
Luke 1:76-77 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness … Continue reading
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Tagged children of God, commission, evangelism, John the Baptist, ministry, our task, privilege, purpose, responsibility, salvation
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Purpose; November 29, 2020
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I couldn’t begin to count all the people I’ve dealt with who have worried over what … Continue reading
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Tagged children of God, gifting, goals, jobs, motivation, purpose, serving God, tasks, The Purpose Driven Life, type A personality
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Salvation; February 3, 2020
Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. This chapter shows that Paul, too, labored under the burden of trying to understand the infinity of God, even though he, like us, was … Continue reading
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Tagged children of God, choices, conflict, faith, free will, God's mercy, ministry in Japan, mysteries, repentance, salvation
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God’s Standard; December 16, 2019
Matthew 5:46 “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?” The whole Sermon on the Mount lays out a standard that seems impossibly high to us, simply because … Continue reading
God’s Incredible Grace; November 28, 2019
Hosea 1:10 “Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted. In the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the … Continue reading
Identity; November 13, 2019
Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. This verse would seem to be one of particular … Continue reading
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Tagged belonging, children of God, citizenship, evangelism, families, identity, ministry in Japan, relationship with god, TCK
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Servant of God; September 20, 2019
Psalm 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. This should be the declaration and prayer of every Christian. We delight, rightly enough, in being children of God, (John 1:12-13) but we tend to … Continue reading
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