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Eternal Life Has Already Started
Before we came to Christ and His Word, our souls were “asleep” in our bodies. We were awake, even for many years, but we did not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Then one day, we heard about Christ’s sacrifice for our sins. We confessed our sins and asked Him for forgiveness and endeavored to…
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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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Christ is Trustworthy
Christ was not just a man or just a prophet. He is God the Son. The sacrifice of His own body on the cross for our sins was a divine sacrifice, not a human sacrifice. In that sacrifice, Christ took upon Himself the sins of all people. Only a perfect God could handle the sins…
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True Faith
On several occasions, I have come into contact with someone who believes that they are a “good person” and that the good works they do will “earn” their way into heaven. Certainly, their intentions are sincere. But what we think is the path to heaven and what God has determined may be two different things.…
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The Beginning of Faith
But faith first starts by hearing the message. Somehow, somewhere, and probably through someone else, we hear the message that Jesus Christ died for our sins. This author first heard the message from an audiotape from a pastor that a co-worker was playing. Later on in ministry, this author also shared the message with about…