Baggage Vs. Necessities
Jan18

Baggage Vs. Necessities

Posted By on Jan 18, 2015

Even the Apostle Paul acknowledged that he was not where he wanted to be in Christ. He wasn’t comparing himself to the other apostles or to the other saints in the church. He wasn’t comparing himself to his Jewish friends – or to Gentile friends either, for that matter. The only comparisons he was making was with the example and pattern set down by the Lord Jesus Christ. “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:...

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What is the Gospel?
Jan17

What is the Gospel?

Posted By on Jan 17, 2015

The word “gospel” (Greek: euaggelizō) literally means “to announce good news”. The term “evangelize” comes from the same root word. From a biblical perspective, the gospel is God’s message to mankind. In this way, Abraham and Moses with the Jews of the exodus heard “the gospel” (Gal 3:8; Heb 4:2). Jesus also preached “the gospel” from the beginning of His earthly ministry (Mat 4:23; Mar 1:14). It appears, then,...

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Pharoah’s Folly
Jan12

Pharoah’s Folly

Posted By on Jan 12, 2015

Exodus 1: 8-12, 15-17, 20-21 Clever as he was, every plan that Pharaoh devised against God’s chosen children, the Israelites, was thwarted. He tried working the adults to death and killing the babies at birth, but to no avail. But in spite of his efforts, God’s children grew in number and strength. Just as the Israelites of the Old Testament, we are the children of God today. He knows our burdens, our faults, our trials....

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A Call to Holiness
Dec27

A Call to Holiness

Posted By on Dec 27, 2014

1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: Be holy, because I am holy.” God’s Word calls followers of Christ to a life of holiness. This is a repetitive theme throughout Scripture. The Bible does not merely recommend or encourage a holy life, but it expects and demands such. Hebrews 12:14 states, “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy;...

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