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The world tells us to believe in ourselves and success is measured by the personal kingdom built.
Much of modern Christianity has learned to speak with the vocabulary of the world while still using the name of Jesus. Ideas drawn from psychology, popular culture, business leadership, eastern spirituality, and motivational teaching are often brought into the church, given a Bible verse and presented as Christian truth. The language sounds hopeful, positive,…
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Do you want justice or mercy?
Suppose ten people sin, and suppose they sin equally. The same crime, the same guilt, the same measure. Now suppose God punishes five of them and shows mercy to the other five. Has anyone been treated unjustly? Our instincts rush to say yes, but look again at what each group actually received. Five received…
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Who and What is a Theologian?
Every Christian should pursue being a theologian. Theology is not only for scholars, pastors, or people who enjoy hard books. Theology is the knowledge of God. So if we love God, we must desire to know who He is, what He has spoken, what He has done, what He loves, what He hates, and…
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Does Your Sin humble or harden you?
The truth that every man sins can either humble the soul or harden it. For the false professor, it becomes a comfortable excuse. He says, “No one is perfect,” not because he hates sin, but because he wants permission to keep it. He hides behind the weakness of all men so he does not…
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What does it mean to “be filled with the Holy Spirit” as scripture speaks of?
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not some vague mystical experience where the mind is emptied and emotions take over. To be filled with the Holy Spirit is to live under the rule, influence, power, and presence of Christ. The Holy Spirit does not draw attention away from Jesus. He glorifies Christ, makes…
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Gods means of grace for revival
Many ask God to awaken the church, but they have little patience for the very means God uses to awaken His people. They want renewal, but not conviction. They want fire, but not truth that searches the conscience. They want a move of God, but become restless when the Word is opened with weight,…
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The Love of God defined
The love of God is not defined by human emotion, sentiment, or religious language. It is revealed most clearly at the cross, where the Son of God laid down His life for sinners who had nothing in themselves worthy of such mercy. “We know love by this, that He laid down His life for…
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The Christians Rest
For the Christian, rest is not first found in quieter circumstances, lighter burdens, better health, easier relationships, or a life finally arranged according to our desires. Our rest is found in Jesus Christ Himself. He is not merely the One who gives rest as though rest were something separate from Him. He is the…
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Frustration in the Pursuit of Holiness
Frustration is a common human experience, often arising when our plans are thwarted or when we face persistent challenges especially when it comes to dying to self and following Christ. This spiritual warfare is real and in the hearts of every believer. Based upon the holiness of Christ and our pursuit of it, our…
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What is the concept and cost of discipleship?
The concept of discipleship in the Christian faith is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the New Testament. Understanding the cost of discipleship involves recognizing the sacrifices and commitments required to truly follow Christ. Biblical Foundation The call to discipleship is a central theme in the Gospels. Jesus invites individuals to…