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Tag Archives: sin
We Drive Ourselves to Hell
Once, James wrote: Remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, hard heart, heart, james, matthew henry, paul, regeneration, sin
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You Are Not Strong Enough
You are not strong enough to withstand temptation to sin. How do I know this? Because Adam wasn’t and he did not have to struggle with a corrupted nature like we do. If we are to learn from Adam’s fall, … Continue reading
The Power of the Gospel in Charleston
In the video below, the family members of victims from the Charleston shooting speak to the gunman. Watch and marvel at the power of the gospel. In light of the astonishing hearts of the victims’ family members, Charles C. W. … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Don’t Claim Your Healing. A thoughtful piece on how to think of and handle chronic sickness or pain. The conclusion is gold: “Here is a truth worth thinking about today: our pain may be bringing about a deep healing in … Continue reading
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Tagged children, gay marriage, gay wedding, grace, legalism, pastoral ministry, premarital counseling, sermon, sickness, sin
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Adam vs. Jesus
All humanity is summed up in two people: Adam and Jesus. If all men are branches, they are connected with one of these tree trunks. A.W. Pink explains the difference between Adam and Jesus with clarity and power. When Adam … Continue reading
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Tagged adam, aw pink, covenant, federal head, gospel, jesus, original sin, salvation, sin
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Polygamy, Saddam Hussein, Abortion, & Worship
Tomorrow, I will be teaching the middle schoolers at our church about the imprecatory psalms. In my study, I came across this amazing section about how Christian should respond to the destruction of evil and evil doers in our day. … Continue reading
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Tagged daniel nehrbass, evil, hate, imprecatory psalms, judgment, prayer, psalms, sin, worship, wrath
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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 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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