Category: Sin
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The Role of Jesus in Understanding the Law
Did you ever realize that the apostle named Paul was actually directly quoting a prophet from the Old Testament when he said “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” With that in mind, now we have to cross examine the context of what Paul was quoting, bearing in mind…
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Why Do I Need To Be Forgiven? Q & A
Question: Since I am born with a sinful nature, I cannot be anything else. So why am I held responsible for that? Answer: First of all, you are not responsible for being born with a sin nature. You’re merely given evidence that something happened before you got here that put you in the position that…
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Why Life Has To Be The Way That It Is.
Because God is a just and holy being it only stands to reason there would be a natural law of cause and effect in place to correct that which is out of His character. We were created in His image and likeness. Because we were created in His image and likeness, this allows Him perfect…
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Born Again
If I were to ask you how well you knew your way around your own home, you’d probably respond, “Very well, thanks.” But, what if I were to blindfold you and set you somewhere in your space? Would you be so sure then? I’m guessing not. This is what it is like being a Christian…
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Jesus Was NOT a Martyr
Many people believe that Jesus was simply a good teacher who was martyred for his radical faith. … This could not be further from the truth … Simply put: Jesus was a demonstration of the Father’s Love for us in offering a way back into a loving relationship with Himself. First of all, we need…
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You Don’t Understand: I Can’t Be Forgiven
I’ve heard it said, “You don’t know where I’ve been and the things that I’ve done. If there is a God, He would never forgive me.” Or, “I just can’t let go of these things, I’m an addict and a user, and I just can’t change. I know what you say is true, I just…
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Free Gift
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 This verse has been so widely used that almost everyone knows it, Christians and non Christians alike. The key to this is that God so loved the world,…
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Why Do I Care About Sin?
Sin is an offense to us as well as to God. Whether you see it or not we are all offended by sin, especially when it is done to us. This is when it is very clear. We may not believe in God, but there is no denying sins against us. So you do care about it because…
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Sin Nature in Children
Do you have to teach a child how to misbehave? Disobedience is not something we need to teach a child, it is an inherent part of our sin nature. This is very clear evidence in support of the fall of man. As soon as Adam disobeyed sin engulfed all of creation. There became no way…
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What Is Sin? Why Do I Care About It?
What is sin and why does it matter to me? I am a good person. Why do I care about it? Sin is a transgression against the Divine Law (a word, deed or a desire). The bible says “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do his good pleasure.…
A Vessel Unto Honour 