“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).
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February 29, 2016
The Importance of Faith (Part 2): Justification
February 22, 2016
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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February 15, 2016
The Importance of Faith: Introduction
Many people in the world – particularly the religious world – like to talk about faith. But what is faith? The Scriptures help us answer that question.
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November 17, 2015
Paul’s Message to Felix
After Paul was arrested in Jerusalem, he was taken to Caesarea where he had the chance to speak with Felix the governor. The apostle used this opportunity not to plead with the governor to release him, but to deliver a message from the gospel that Felix needed to hear.
“But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his wife who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, ‘Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you’” (Acts 24:24-25).
The points that Paul discussed with Felix are necessary for all of us today. Let us briefly consider them:
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November 10, 2015
Was James a Heretic?
There are several statements in James’ epistle that are contrary to popularly held religious beliefs. Let us briefly consider these passages in light of what many churches teach today.
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October 20, 2015
Conversion
In the second recorded gospel sermon following the healing of the lame man, Peter told the crowd that had gathered, “Repent…and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 3:19, KJV).
What is conversion? The dictionary would define this as a change in form, character, or function. In the New Testament, it refers to a change to follow Christ. In this article, we will notice three things that happen in our conversion – not only to see how conversion happens, but also to learn how to keep from reverting back to the world.
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September 28, 2015
The Psalm of the Word (Part 11): Persecution
My soul languishes for Your salvation;
I wait for Your word.My eyes fail with longing for Your word,
While I say, “When will You comfort me?”Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget Your statutes.How many are the days of Your servant?
When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?The arrogant have dug pits for me,
Men who are not in accord with Your law.All Your commandments are faithful;
They have persecuted me with a lie; help me!They almost destroyed me on earth,
But as for me, I did not forsake Your precepts.Revive me according to Your lovingkindness,
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.(Psalm 119:81-88)
This lesson is about the persecution that comes from following God’s word. This is important for us to remember as we will face persecution as well (2 Timothy 3:12). These verses not only speak of the reality of persecution, but the hope we have despite of it.
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