Three Thousand Souls

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The Lord’s church was established on the day of Pentecost following the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ (Acts 2). The Scriptures indicate that three thousand individuals responded to the preaching of the apostles on that day by obeying the gospel (Acts 2:41). As a result, God added them to the church (Acts 2:47). There […]

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The Importance of Faith (Part 4): Indwelling

The Importance of Faith (Part 4): Indwelling

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17).

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Marriage, Jesus, and the Church

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“Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands […]

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The Importance of Faith (Part 3): Sons of God

The Importance of Faith (Part 3): Sons of God

“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).

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What the Bible Says About Casting Lots

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The practice of casting lots is found primarily in the Old Testament, though there are a few instances in which it was done in the New Testament. It is a practice that will often provoke questions in the mind of Bible students. The Bible says little about the specifics of the practice, so it is […]

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The Importance of Faith (Part 2): Justification

The Importance of Faith (Part 2): Justification

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).

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The Importance of Faith (Part 1): Pleasing God

The Importance of Faith (Part 1): Pleasing God

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).

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