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The Joy of Salvation; February 3, 2024


1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading

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Practical Faith; February 1, 2024


James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? It was probably this specific verse that caused Martin Luther to dislike this book so strongly, … Continue reading

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God’s Grace; January 31, 2024


James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. This is a justly famous verse, actually not quite as famous as it deserves. Even so, I don’t … Continue reading

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Creation; January 25, 2024


Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. There are many reasons why Hebrews 11 is considered the ultimate “faith chapter” … Continue reading

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Not Being Lazy; January 22, 2024


Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Just yesterday I wrote about how we are not to be lazy, but this particular verse … Continue reading

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Grace; January 17, 2023


Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading

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God’s Universal Love; December 25, 2023


Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Courtesy of Handel, … Continue reading

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Successful Christian Living; December 21, 2023


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. Here we have the key … Continue reading

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Righteousness; December 5, 2023


Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. This whole letter is a screed against trying to earn salvation by works, and this verse is a very interesting element of that. … Continue reading

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The Power of God; November 11, 2023


1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. The Greeks were … Continue reading

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