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Tag Archives: the grace of God
Dependence on God; January 10, 2020
John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” I am … Continue reading
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Tagged free will, giving God glory, in Christ, independence, rebellion, the grace of God, the Trinity
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The Foundation; June 23, 2019
Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” The 10 Commandments are rightly spoken of as … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, atheism, ethics, foundations, idols, John Newton, laws, legalism, morality, the 10 Commandments, the grace of God
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Spiritual Growth; June 11, 2019
Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on … Continue reading
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Tagged c s lewis, faith, foundations, growth, legalism, maturity, perfection, pride, sin, the grace of God, theology, unity
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Christ is All; April 7, 2019
1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. It all boils down to Christ being everything. That should be no … Continue reading
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Tagged desires, focus, pride, salvation, spiritual growth, the grace of God, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, wanting more
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Speaking Truth; March 22, 2019
Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This has always seemed a … Continue reading
Natural Disasters; October 24, 2017
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” This Psalm was evidently written shortly after an earthquake. Natural disasters are called “acts of God” … Continue reading
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Tagged acts of god, earthquakes, floods, natural disasters, priorities, the grace of God, typhoons, why me?
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October 20, 2014
2 Corinthians 6:10 Having nothing, and yet possessing everything. This concludes a pretty remarkable list of the seemingly incongruent nature of Christian living. When we don’t operate by this world’s standards, the world can’t figure us out. That’s why our … Continue reading
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Tagged free love, joy, peace, riches in Christ, the grace of God, words
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March 7, 2014
Deuteronomy 9:4 After the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say to yourself, “The LORD has brought me here to take possession of this land because of my righteousness.” No, it is on account of … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, guilt, sin, sinless perfection, the grace of God
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December 6, 2013
Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double … Continue reading
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Tagged love, loving God, loving our neighbors, the grace of God, The Great Awakening
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November 23, 2013
Malachi 2:7 “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction – because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.” This sets a high standard indeed, but not an unreasonable … Continue reading
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Tagged calling, church leadership, pastoral ministry, priests, the grace of God
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