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The Provision for Sin
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross and the forgiveness we receive for our sins are really two concepts that go together. The apostle Paul noted this when he wrote the following words to the Colossians: “In whom [Christ] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:14). The word redemption comes from the Greek…
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The Provision for Sin
Sin our sin has separated us from God, what provision is there to wipe away its ramifications? How can we initiate a relationship with God or have it restored? Psalm 49 gives us some insight into this. The redemption or provision for sin is not something that can be bought at the store. The stain…
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Faith is a Gift
The opportunity to come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ is called faith. Faith is a gift from God as His grace – we cannot earn it. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of…