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Spreading the Message
The apostle Paul appeared much later than the original disciples. Paul and his co-workers were involved with spreading the gospel message throughout Asia Minor. Paul spoke at the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, encouraging the Jews there about Jesus Christ. At one point he said, “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus…
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Christ Our Mediator
Christ, who was sent by God the Father and is God, is also interceding for us. He is the bridge between us and God the Father. When anxiety or trouble comes, He is right there watching over us and making available to us the strength and blessings we need from God the Father. This is…
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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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Dealing with Sin
Our relationship with God is affected by our sin nature. Why is this so? God is perfect and knows no sin. Therefore, He cannot be a part of any relationship where sin is present. Sin is a stain on a person’s soul; it is a cancer which in an uncorrected state, separates a soul from…
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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,…