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Living in Jesus, the Light of the World

Posted on November 11, 2024 by admin — Leave a reply

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

The Bible teaches us that Jesus is “the light of the world.” And Christians are commanded to walk in this light, which symbolizes purity and truth. Let’s consider the following Continue ReadingLiving in Jesus, the Light of the World→

Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life

Posted on October 2, 2024 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

Perseverance is more than mere endurance; it's an active, faithful commitment to God's path for us

Surprisingly, there is quite a bit of controversy surrounding perseverance and endurance in the Christian life. Some people believe they have to earn their salvation through a lifetime of good Continue ReadingPerseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life→

Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Posted on August 23, 2024 by admin — Leave a reply

Hebrews 10 teaches us be intentional about stirring one another to love and good works to build up the body of Christ and bring glory to God.

Let’s consider how to provoke (stirring, spurring, motivating) one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one Continue ReadingStirring Up Love and Good Works→

Josiah’s Good Reign in Judah

Posted on August 7, 2024 by admin — Leave a reply

This seamless chronological paraphrase of King Josiah's godly reign in Judah encourages us to serve God faithfully.

Josiah faithfully followed the LORD during the first 18 years of his reign without the help of a Bible, which at that time would have been the writings of Moses Continue ReadingJosiah’s Good Reign in Judah→

Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?

Posted on August 3, 2024 by admin — Leave a reply

Contrast between self-righteous deeds done for self-glorification and good deeds done out of genuine faith and humility

It is bad theology and bad exegeses to assume the righteous deeds alluded to in Isaiah 64:6 are the full story for Christians. Let’s look at the context of this Continue ReadingDoes Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland – "Dominion" shows how America’s most cherished ideals—human dignity, equality, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable—emerged from Christianity’s disruptive moral revolution rather than from secular or classical roots. By tracing how Christian assumptions shaped Western conscience, the book helps Americans recognize the deep moral inheritance guiding today’s debates, institutions, and visions of the common good.