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Tag Archives: cross
The Saturday Post(s)
Worry Writes a Letter. This is equal parts creativity, humor, and wisdom. “Dear Stephen, It’s that time of year again! It’s time to renew your annual subscription to Worry Incorporated! We at Worry Inc. greatly value your business, and wanted to remind … Continue reading
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Tagged character of god, cross, douglas wilson, god, hell, homosexual, homosexuality, judgment, kevin deyoung, missions, romans, russell moore, sam allberry, stephen altrogge, suffering, tom nettles, transgender, worry
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Hell Proves the Love of God
Hell is a teaching that many people are avoid of for many very different reasons. Some people are afraid to speak or even think of such suffering. Others are fearful of what others may think of us if we speak honestly about … Continue reading
More Generous Than You Know
This last Sunday, one of our pastors, Derick Zeulner, preached a fantastic sermon on the abundance God has for us in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. During his sermon he shared one man’s testimony about his own father’s generosity. One … Continue reading
Jesus Isn’t Interested in Good People
Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 10:45 Rico Tice comments well on this passage: It upsets religious people enormously … Continue reading
The Backward, Upward, & Forward Look
J.C. Ryle: The early Christians made it a part of their religion to look for His return. Backward they looked to the cross and the atonement for sin, and rejoiced in Christ crucified. Upward they looked to Christ at the … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, intercession, jc ryle, jesus, Sanctification, second coming
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The Saturday Post(s)
Jesus, You Are Enough. Great article with a great challenge. “I’m challenged myself as I gaze around my room at the heaps of stuff – some of it useful, some of it decorative, some of it of sentimental value, some … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, atonement, copernicus, cross, death, demonology, demons, failure, gospel, heaven, heavenly tourism, jesus, propitiation, Sanctification, satan, science, scientific revolution, suffering, tragedy
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It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Comin’
Today, we Christians celebrate Good Friday. Sometimes folks are confused as to why we would call the day our Savior was crucified good. That’s understandable. It’s not often that people celebrate the death of their Leader/Hero/Etc. But, this hints at … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, cross, easter, good friday, gospel, jesus, resurrection, sm lockridge, sunday
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You Know You’re a Sinner
Sometimes I come across folks who like to kick against the idea that they are a sinner or that they have done something wrong in the eyes of God. By speaking about their own good deeds (giving to charity, volunteering at a homeless … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, gospel, hell, jesus, judgment, paul washer, sin, sinners, total depravity
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Satan Exists to Make Much of Jesus
Often times middle schoolers ask the best questions. Expose them to sound Bible teaching and, count on it, good and sometimes difficult questions come abounding. One such question I received a while ago from a 6th grader serves as a … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, devil, evil, game changer, gospel, hell, jesus, john piper, judgment, power, righteousness, satan, sove, wisdom
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Making It Easy for Our Atheist Friends
Hello Atheist Friend, Ever get annoyed arguing with Christians? Frustrated by their endless arguments for God’s existence—feeling like you’ve gone in circles and wasted time? You’re not alone. Christians have been frustrating atheists ever since atheists started doing their atheist … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, argument, cross, gospel, jesus, lee strobel, michael patton, resurrection
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