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Tag Archives: free will
Response to the Gospel; October 3, 2025
Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Having ministered in Japan all my life, it’s a little hard for me to really … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, C. S. Lewis, eternal life, evangelism, faith, free will, God, Jesus, ministry in Japan, salvation, sharing Christ, the Gospel, theology
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Faithfulness; September 10, 2025
Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, bible, christianity, examples, faith, faithfulness, free will, gifting, God, God's grace, happiness, Jesus, joy, laziness, rewards, stewardship
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Consequences; August 23, 2025
Isaiah 65:11 “But as for you who forsake the Lord and forget my holy mountain,who spread a table for Fortune and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny…” This is a hard section to write on, because from here on God is contrasting the fate … Continue reading
Consequences of Evil; July 30, 2025
Ecclesiastes 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong. This is one of the mysteries or ironies of life. However, considered a little more deeply, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, consequences, faith, free will, God, humility, Jesus, justice, obedience to God, parenting, resisting evil, spiritual blindness, spiritual growth
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God’s Loving Care; April 9, 2025
John 16:26-27 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. … Continue reading
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Tagged being heard by God, bible, faith, fellowship with God, free will, God, God's care, God's love, hearing God, in Jesus' name, Jesus, prayer
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Purpose; March 14, 2025
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We had this as our Verse for the Year not long ago, but I still can’t resist writing on … Continue reading
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Tagged accidents, being used by God, bible, christianity, Creator God, faith, free will, God, God's plans, God's sovereignty, good works, humor, Jesus, purpose, retirement
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Jesus’ Sacrifice; February 10, 2025
Matthew 27:50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. It has always struck me that Jesus didn’t simply die, the way just about everyone dies, with the pulse dropping and the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, death, faith, free will, God, hope, Jesus, Jesus' sacrifice, resurrection, Robert Culpepper, sin, the atonement, victory
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Completion; September 10, 2023
John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. I quoted this verse just yesterday, but the meaning is still fresh today. Everything Jesus did … Continue reading
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Tagged 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, completion, faithfulness, follow-through, free will, God's plans, reward, suffering
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