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There is No Savior Like Jesus
In an excellent article titled, “The Importance of Hell,” Tim Keller explains how the doctrine of hell reveals the love of Christ like nothing else does. Tim Keller: Fairly often I meet people who say, “I have a personal relationship … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, hell, judgment, love, sin, suffering, tim keller
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The Beliefs of Non-Believers
The title to this post may be a bit misleading. I am not using the term “non-believer” for those who don’t trust in Jesus Christ, but for those who don’t trust, believe, or subscribe to any kind of faith, religion, … Continue reading
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Tagged apostles creed, belief, believers, creed, non-believers, postmodernism, rooted
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5 Signs of Spiritual Maturity
What does it look like to be a mature Christian? To have graduated from the elementary school, middle school, high school, and college of the Christian life? What does it look like to be all grown up in your faith … Continue reading
How a Christian Lives
How does a Christian live? Martin Luther: A Christian man does not live in himself, but in Christ and in his neighbor, or else is no Christian: (he is) in Christ by faith (and is) in his neighbor by love. … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, faith, love, martin luther, service
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You Are Not the Expert On You
I’ve been thinking about this and growing increasingly sure of its truth: You are not the expert on you. Now, to be fair and state the obvious, in one sense, you are an expert on you. You alone know your … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, church, deception, humility, love, self deception
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The Four Sermons Our Marriages (Should) Preach
God has designed marriage to primarily be a living picture of the gospel (see Ephesians 5:22-33 and read this free online book or buy it here). Marriage is not ultimately designed to be about us, our kids, or our world, … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, grace, john piper, love, marriage, salvation, wedding
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The Rest Jesus Offers (Or, Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously)
One time, Jesus preached this: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you … Continue reading
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Tagged aw tozer, gospel, jesus, joy, peace, pride, rest, sin
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It’s Good That You Struggle With Sin
“For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.” Galatians 5:17 … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
It’s gonna be a little light today, I am up at Running Springs preaching at Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp. 7 Principles of Sabbath Rest. Do you have trouble resting. This will help immensely. Understand the Same Sex Marriage Issues. A … Continue reading
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Tagged archery, church, gay marriage, heavenly tourism, homosexuality, liberalism, rest, sabbath
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