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Tag Archives: confession
The Gospel; January 14, 2022
Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. We ascribe various shades of meaning to “Gospel,” and … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, evangelism, forgiveness, good news, Gospel music, Gospel truth, repentance, salvation, sharing Christ, the Gospel
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Confession; June 17, 2021
Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”– and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Confession is an interesting thing. We … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, condemnation, confession, forgiveness, freedom, repentance, responsibility, sin, yielding to God
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Bold Prayer; May 20, 2021
1 Kings 18:37 “Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Elijah’s motive was never his own fame or glory, but rather … Continue reading
Sincerity; May 14, 2021
1 Kings 8:60-61 “…so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other. But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his … Continue reading
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Tagged character, confession, effort, honesty, hypocrisy, sincerity, spiritual growth
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Words; December 7, 2019
Hosea 14:2 Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips.” The Bible talks many times about how words alone … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, careless words, confession, follow through, humor, laughter, salvation, sincerity, the fruit of our lips, words
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Humility Before God; November 27, 2019
Daniel 9:4-5 I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands, we have sinned and done wrong. We … Continue reading
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Tagged America, ancestors, confession, culture, faith, humility, Japan, pride, repentance, righteousness, TCK
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The Character of God; September 6, 2019
Psalm 106:47 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. This whole Psalm is an extended confession of the sins of the … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, God's grace, God's holiness, God's righteousness, honesty, humility, Israel, the Jews, the whole Word of God
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Sin and Judgment; August 28, 2019
Psalm 94:8-9 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? There were several verses in this Psalm … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, eternal judgement, forgiveness, getting away with stuff, guilt, humility, mistakes, repentance, sin, sins, the work of the cross
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Redemption; August 8, 2019
Psalm 51:10-11 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51 is unique in several ways. In the … Continue reading
Confession; July 29, 2019
Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. This Psalm has several dearly-loved passages … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute honesty, attitude, confession, forgiveness, guilt, honesty, Japanese culture, repentance, sin
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