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Tag Archives: repentance
Legalism; February 13, 2026
Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”;and, “This is the place of repose”— but they would not listen. This is frankly a sad, depressing passage. This was spoken to people long ago, but there … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustine, bible, christianity, conviction, faith, focus, God, God's grace, Jesus, legalism, loving God, obedience, repentance, rest, rules, sharia law
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Being Led by God; February 3, 2026
Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. One of David’s best points was that he was constantly asking God to teach and guide him. We are prone to shift into … Continue reading
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Tagged being judged, bible, christianity, David, encouragement, faith, following God, God, guidance, humanism, identity, Jesus, peace, Peter, repentance, spiritual growth
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Knowing God; January 28, 2026
Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. At first glance, this verse might seem to be downright masochistic, particularly in the Japanese translation, but that’s not it at all. It’s all … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, God, Jesus, knowing God, knowledge vs. relationship, problems, repentance, sharing Christ, spiritual growth, trials
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Cleansing; December 18, 2025
Malachi 3:3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, I am struck by the fact that it is … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance of heaven, bible, Buddhism, christianity, cleansing, divine appointments, faith, God, Jesus, purity, refining, repentance, sin, witnessing
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Eschatology; November 28, 2025
Isaiah 9:7 Of the greatness 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 forever.The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. This whole passage is gloriously familiar, … Continue reading
Grief; October 17, 2025
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Many translations use “sorrow” in this verse, but some use “grief,” which is much stronger. Grief is a strange thing. It … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, comfort, emotion, Erika Kirk, faith, forgiveness, God, grief, heaven, Jesus, regret, repentance, sin, sorrow
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Church Discipline; October 15, 2025
2 Corinthians 2:8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. Church discipline was difficult in the 1st century, and it’s difficult today. We aren’t to overlook major sins by any means, but if there is repentance, such … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, church discipline, courage, faith, God, Jesus, love, repentance, sin, standards
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Jesus’ Mission; September 19, 2025
Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This is a famous verse, and the story of Zacchaeus is famous, but I don’t know that we necessarily connect them in our minds. The … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, doing the impossible, evangelism, faith, hope, Jesus, Jesus' mission, our mission, repentance, salvation, Zacchaeus
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The Joy of Evangelism; September 18, 2025
Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Jesus told these two parables in response to the Pharisees’ objections to His associating with … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, caring, christianity, evangelism, faith, God, impact, influence, Jesus, joy, preaching, rejoicing, repentance, salvation, sharing the Gospel
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