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Tag Archives: repentance
The Joy of Obedience; January 10, 2023
John 15:11-13 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than … Continue reading
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Tagged church life, discipleship, giving, joy, love, obedience, possessions, repentance, sacrifice, standards, the kingdom of God
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Sin and Repentance; January 5, 2023
Luke 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” I think we tend to misunderstand two … Continue reading
Salvation by Grace; January 1, 2023
Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. Verses 8 and 9 of … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Graham, grace, Paul, repentance, sin, spiritual pride, the flesh, the Gospel
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Forgiveness; December 14, 2022
Luke 1:77 “…to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.” This same verse came up in our readings just two weeks ago, and I wrote about how John the Baptist’s commission has now been … Continue reading
Jeremiah; November 10, 2022
Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty. I don’t envy Jeremiah. He was a great prophet of God, yet his life … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, elections, faith, God's plans, God's Word, hearing from god, hearing God, itching ears, Jeremiah, repentance, the Bible
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Christ Alone; November 4, 2022
Isaiah 61:3 “…and provide for those who grieve in Zion– to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They … Continue reading
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Tagged change, comfort, commission, dependence, depression, faith, identity, letting go, repentance, separation, trouble
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God’s Invitation; November 1, 2022
Isaiah 56:8 The Sovereign Lord declares– he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.” God isn’t through gathering! Various parts of the Body of Christ over the years have developed … Continue reading
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Tagged "seeker sensitive", choices, evangelism, free will, God's heart, holiness, missions, repentance, salvation, sin, the Gospel
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God’s Mercy; October 31, 2022
Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading
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Tagged God's forgiveness, God's mercy, near to God, repentance, responding to God, salvation, seeking God, sin, worthiness
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Salvation; October 19, 2022
Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. This brief chapter is one of my favorite in the whole Bible, and this verse has resonated in my heart ever since I heard Andrae Crouch quote … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrae Crouch, evangelism, faith, hope, human free will, Isaiah, repentance, salvation, wellspring
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