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Theology
Have any of us ever searched online for just the right item—quality, size, style, price, etc., and actually found it—only to see those dreaded words underneath the name—OUT OF STOCK?! It’s downright disheartening! And it’s not just product sellers that… Continue Reading →
There is freedom in the life of a Christian. It is not freedom to do as we please, rather it is a freedom to do as we ought. In the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he described their… Continue Reading →
A great frustration of life is knowing what we want to do, but instead we do the very thing we don’t want to do. If you have ever been on a diet, then you can relate to this dilemma. Don’t… Continue Reading →
What’s your motive for doing good deeds? Many people believe that doing good deeds enables them to earn favor with God. We may think if our good deeds outweigh our bad deeds then God will accept us. The problem is… Continue Reading →
Our personalities are an amalgam of a multitude of factors. Our personal temperament, environment, and significant emotional events combine to determine our beliefs and behaviors. These factors may be contaminated by false teaching and traumatic events that can lead to… Continue Reading →
People have a tendency to cling to their concept of God rather than a humble acknowledgment that God is greater than our finite understanding of Him. God is omniscient and He is sovereignly working all things in accordance with His… Continue Reading →
There are a number of reasons that cause people to lose their way spiritually. The book of Jude identifies some of the challenges the early church faced. Jude had originally planned to write to the church about their common salvation;… Continue Reading →
It is crucial that we have a comprehensive view of personal development. Luke provides a pattern for our overall personal growth from the life of Jesus. And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and… Continue Reading →
Recently, I came across Jesus’ words, in Mat. 17:20: “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will… Continue Reading →
A heartfelt desire among many people is the freedom of a clear conscience. A burdened conscience can prevent people from believing that they are accepted by God. Our conscience tells us that we may or may not be doing the… Continue Reading →
What is your view of Jesus? The Apostle John recorded that many people believed in His name: Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was… Continue Reading →
Do you see the handiwork of God in your life? God has revealed Himself to mankind, but many people have suppressed God’s truth: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who… Continue Reading →
The sixth chapter of Romans reveals the believer’s identity as being dead to sin and alive to God. The Apostle Paul emphasized that we must live in accordance with our new identity. The first step is knowing this theological truth:… Continue Reading →
Our sermon this week focused upon our victory in Christ from Romans chapter 8: Once your horizons have been expanded, you’re not content to return to the old ways. Your birthright as a child of God is a life of… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we fall short of our expectations and the expectations of others. If we dwell on our failures, this often leads to self-pity and discouragement. Some people will intentionally put us down so they… Continue Reading →
