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The Obstacles to Eternal Life
There are two obstacles that some people face regarding eternal life: (1) we are focused with the here and now – we are not interested in deferred rewards, and (2) we like to be independent. Regarding the first obstacle, we are certainly focused on the here and now. It is human nature to take care…
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The Regularity of Faith
This reminder works in us every day. It governs the way we live our lives. Knowing that God forgives us, loves us, is concerned about us, and helps us, gives us the confidence we need to make proper decisions and to take right actions. The apostle Paul was a Pharisee (a very strict Jewish sect)…
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Forgiving Others
Forgiveness that we receive from God is contingent upon forgiving others. If we truly have a penitent heart, then God can work with us. Jesus Christ indicated that “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sin, your…
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A Change of One’s Heart
One of the disciples at the Last Supper, Peter, later proclaimed a message after Jesus Christ ascended into heaven at the day of Pentecost (40 days after Christ ascended into heaven) in Acts 2. On this particular day, God poured out His Spirit on the crowd and each one spoke in a different tongue (language).…
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Encouraging Others
God’s principle for living the Christian life involves both Christians and non-Christians. Spending time with other Christians provides encouragement to them while at the same time, gaining encouragement for oneself. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together,…