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CONTRARY TO ATHEISTS, THERE IS OBJECTIVE EVIL IN THE WORLD
We recently heard in an adult Bible class a debate between a Christian and an Atheist. The Atheist said there was no objective moral truth in the world. All that mattered was the motive and overall good that was achieved…. Read More ›
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EMBRACE THE LIGHT OF TRUTH
Overheard in Bible class: “Unbelief is not an intellectual problem, but a moral problem. Men love darkness rather than light. A man’s (eternal) fate is sealed by how he reacts to the light. Each person either chooses the light or… Read More ›
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"ORIGINAL SIN" OR MY SIN: WHICH ONE DEPICTS THE SIN THAT SEPARATES ME FROM GOD?
It seems that no matter how sincere someone appears or tries to be, if he begins his journey in the wrong direction, he will most likely end up in the wrong place. This is the case where a Rev., Paul… Read More ›
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FORGIVENESS: QUALITY OR QUANTITY, GENUINE OR SUPERFICIAL, THE WAY TO TRULY RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS
ENLARGE CHART We have heard the debate on who we are to forgive. We are told that our preaching needs to be more focused on grace and forgiveness. But my experience has been that it is they who understand grace… Read More ›
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"BE STRONG IN THE LORD"
Have you ever prayed for God to give you strength? Have you found yourself in a cycle of sin, followed by shame and repentance, only to turn back to do the sin again? Maybe you prayed for God to strengthen… Read More ›
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INCREMENTALISM: LIBERAL APPROACH AGAINST THE TRUTH
When New Hampshire finally passed the right for gays to marry it was only with included protections for churches and clergy who teach against gay marriage and refuse to marry gays. How long will those rights be protected? History tells… Read More ›
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SELECTION OF ELDERS – CONGREGATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Congregational involvement at the beginning, not the middle or the end. Elders come from the congregation and the congregation will be under their rule. The congregation should have a say in who will be over it. The congregation must be… Read More ›
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IN MARRIAGE: RELIGIOUS FOLKS ARE NO MORE COMMITTED THAN NON-RELIGIOUS
A study shows to me the not so startling information that so-called Christians are no more committed to marriage the are non-believers. “A BARNA research group (a Christian research organization) survey of 4,000 adults, released last year, found Christians slightly… Read More ›
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IT IS THEY WHO ARE THE LEGALISTS
Obedience, and teaching obedience, is not “legalism”. I have written about this before and invite the reader to see the links below. Christians desire to adhere closely to God’s word without putting their faith in their own works. Jack Hammer… Read More ›
