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17 Minutes That Prove the Need for a Savior
Today, at a faculty meeting for Capistrano Valley Christian School, a colleague led a devotion by sharing the following, convicting article. Andrée Seu Peterson shares the thoughts of an ordinary woman on her way home from the grocery store on … Continue reading
Three Realities All Christians Know About
Although God saves diverse people from all kinds of backgrounds, races, and countries, He saves them into one common faith (Ephesians 4:4-5). No matter the diversity of those saved, there will always be common things they share in salvation. One … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
Women in Battle? “What kind of a society puts its women on the front lines to risk what only men should be called on to risk? In countries ravaged by war, we consider it a tragedy when the battle comes … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, church, complementarianism, gender, gospels, humility, salvation, youth ministry
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The Heart of Sin & Salvation
John Stott: The concept of substitution may be said to lie at the heart of both sin and salvation. For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for … Continue reading
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A Very Helpful Infograph of Ephesians 2:1-10
Ephesians 2:1-10 is one of the most powerful passages in all the Bible. It explains the need (2:1-3) and nature (2:4-10) of our salvation in a compelling, forceful, and clear way. Said simply, it is one of the most important … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
This week will be a bit light since I was preaching all week at a middle school camp. Hope you enjoy! 12 Truths for Parents of Special Needs Children. “As a father who lives in the world of special needs, … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, disabilities, evangelism, romans, salvation, Sanctification, special needs
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I Never Wanted to Follow Jesus
So, in the familiar tune of, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” Red Mountain Church has created a song I think perfectly captures the way Jesus saved me (and you). The lyrics are as follows: I never wanted to follow … Continue reading
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Do You Really Have Access to Heaven?
Have you ever thought about all the things we are denied access to? We are denied access behind the counter at retail stores and various shops. We are denied access to country clubs we don’t belong to. We are denied … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, eternal life, faith, gospel, heaven, jesus, salvation
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Two Questions Every Christian Will Be Able to Answer
Desiring to become a member of a local church is not an unimportant decision; even more, it should not be a decision that is accepted casually by the church. Therefore, many churches have a process of sorts to bring people … Continue reading
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How to Lose Your Soul
“What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?” Mark 8:36-37 J.C. Ryle comments: Any man can lose his own soul. He cannot … Continue reading
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