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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

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“For I will be merciful to their iniquities, And I will remember their sins no more.” ~God

January 24, 2023

Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement / Testament), we are given the opportunity to receive salvation as a gift. …

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Does the new covenant of Jesus bring a new knowledge of God?

January 21, 2023

The New Covenant was originally given to Israel and includes a promise of fruitfulness, blessing, and a peaceful existence in …

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Does the Holy Spirit form the church?

October 1, 2022

Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …

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What has God prepared for me to do beforehand? Is there a plan B?

October 6, 2021

There is no plan B. There is no backup plan. Contingencies are out the door. God has a goal for …

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Can we handle the truth about Jesus and the power of His resurrection?

August 14, 2021

The main thing: Jesus died for me and on the third day after He was buried Jesus was raised from …

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Has our scientific power outrun our spiritual power?

August 12, 2021

Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. Science has failed to deliver us to …

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Are we a part of God’s “new creation”?

August 4, 2021

I am a part of God’s “new creation”, and God continues to work in me to make me what He …

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How abundant is God’s grace and mercy?

May 30, 2021

χάρις, charis; it means “grace, undeserved favor, graciousness, goodwill, kindness”. It is the gracious or merciful behavior of a more powerful …

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Can we be saved by our good works?

April 21, 2021

  Where does faith come from? Faith is not something we conjure up on our own, nor is it something we …

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“For we are His workmanship — spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used for good works, which God prepared for us beforehand.” ~Apostle Paul

February 6, 2019

I am a part of God’s “new creation” (2 Cor. 5:17), and God continues to work in me to make …

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“And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed? So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.” ~Author of Hebrews

December 18, 2018

Obeying King Jesus leads to rest. Jesus promises this. My job is trust Jesus. My job is to learn. And …

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“Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David

November 24, 2018

It is a wise thing to “do good”. I know that “good works” won’t save me. Only the redemptive act …

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“If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2018

Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …

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Law — Is there a conflict between grace and the law?

September 6, 2018

The purpose of the Law was, basically, to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once …

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Rest — Do I need it? Can Jesus provide it?

August 12, 2018

I need rest. I get tired. There is good news. Jesus gives me rest. I find it in Him. Jesus, …

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Achievement — Is faith required?

July 21, 2018

Where does faith come from? Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am …

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Peace — These Prophecies of Peace are Fulfilled in the Coming of Jesus the Messiah

May 18, 2018

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …

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“This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders.” ~Apostle Paul

June 28, 2017

We have a home that God is building and we are the bricks He is using us to make His …

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“You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household.” ~Apostle Paul

May 6, 2017

In our family, like most families, being a “member of the household” means something special! It means you walk right …

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“God does both the making and saving.” ~Apostle Paul

November 25, 2015

God made us and God saves us. It is all his doing, through his son, the Messiah, Jesus. We have …

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“We are His workmanship, created in the Messiah Jesus for good works.” ~Apostle Paul

February 22, 2015

There is no plan B. There is no backup plan. Contingencies are out the door. God has a goal for …

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