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Tag Archives: salvation
Examples; March 25, 2020
1 Timothy 1:15-17 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, conversion, faults, God's grace, God's patience, hope, hubris, human weakness, pride, salvation, serving God, sin, sinners
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Choices; March 22, 2020
2 Thessalonians 2:10 They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. The Japanese translation of this verse has an interesting slant: “They did not receive the love of the truth [needed] to be saved.” God … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, God's gifts, humility, pride, priorities, receiving from God, salvation, truth
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The Walk of Faith; March 13, 2020
Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. This is excellent advice for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, discernment, faith, gratitude, salvation, spiritual couch potatoes, spiritual growth, victory
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Amazing Grace; March 1, 2020
Ephesians 2:4-5 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions–it is by grace you have been saved. Verses 8-10 of this chapter … Continue reading
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Tagged amazing grace, God's grace, God's love, God's mercy, God's wrath, hell, repentance, salvation, sin
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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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It Is Finished; January 27, 2020
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. It is difficult for us to imagine the level of suffering Jesus experienced up until this … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God's grace, gratitude, Jesus' death, salvation, sin, suffering
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Unity; January 26, 2020
John 17:20-21 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in … Continue reading
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Tagged denominations, differences, divisions, faith, labels, pride, salvation, the Church, the Trinity, unity
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