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Category Archives: Spirituality
Bible Promises that Strengthen our Faith
The Lord permits us to face trials in order to develop our Christian character (Jam. 1:2-4). He also gives us promises that are rooted in His character that we might learn to trust Him as we walk with Him. The tests of life are inevitable, but how we handle them is optional. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Inspirational Writings, Living by Faith, Righteous Living, Spirituality
Tagged Bible promises in a crisis, Bible promises that help us grow, Bible promises that strengthen our faith, Bible promises when facing hardship, Bible verses that help my faith, Bible verses that strengthen our faith, Claiming bible promises, Faith to deal with a crisis, Learning to live by faith, Living God's Word in faith, walking by faith, What it the life of faith, without faith it is impossible to please Him
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The Righteous Lifestyle of the Believer
God is working to produce His righteousness in us from the moment of salvation onward. Paul writes, “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6). God produces His righteousness in us to justify, sanctify, and ultimately glorify us. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Inspirational Writings, Righteous Living, Spirituality
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The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus while celebrating the Passover meal on the night before His crucifixion. The unleavened bread symbolizes the perfect humanity of Christ, and the red juice symbolizes the blood of the New Covenant that was ratified on the cross. Christians who partake of the Lord’s Supper see themselves as the beneficiaries of the spiritual blessings of forgiveness and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Continue reading
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Honor the Lord From Your Wealth
Giving for the Lord’s work is legitimate. The issue for the Christian is not how much one gives, but rather, that one gives joyfully, “for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Church, Hot Topics, Spirituality
Tagged Are Christians required to tithe?, Give to the Lord, Giving to the poor, God loves a cheerful giver, Helping the homeless, helping the needy, Honor the Lord form your wealth, How much should Christians give?, is tithing biblical?, Should Christians tithe?, the Bible and giving, the Bible and money, What does the Bible say about giving?, What does the Bible say about tithing?
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Religious Syncretism
Several years ago I had a strange conversation with a young woman who was in graduate school and finishing her degree in Social Work. The woman became excited when I mentioned I was in seminary and she proceeded … Continue reading
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Tagged Chrislam, Christian Science, cult theology, cults, doctrines of demons, ecumenical movement, ecumenism, False doctrine, horoscopes, Interfaith Movement, Is reincarnation consistent with Christianity?, karma, New Age, reincarnation, Religious Syncretism, Scientology, Syncretism, what does the Bible say about horoscopes?, What is Christian science?, What is the interfaith movement?
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The Work of the Holy Spirit
The dynamic of the believer’s spiritual walk is predicated to a certain degree on how much Bible knowledge resides in his soul. He cannot live what he does not know, and knowing God’s word necessarily precedes living His will. Knowing … Continue reading
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The Christian Priesthood
You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Pet. 2:5) But you are a chosen race, A royal priesthood, … Continue reading
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