“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” Philippians 2:12. At first glance, the opening verse may lead some to believe that Paul is emphasising salvation through works. If taken at face value, this […]
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Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’ John 3:3 The venerable Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) commands immense respect in Church History. He was not only a prominent leader in his time but also profoundly shaped Christian thought, influencing the Reformation
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No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ John 6:44 Why are you a Christian? What led you to place your faith in Christ Jesus?
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For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Galatians 5:17 KJV Tug of War! That’s the first thing that came to mind when I read this text. I trust you know
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Grace and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who has redeemed and given us an inheritance which cannot be compared with the current hardship we face on the continent. I am always filled with joy whenever I think about the excitement and exuberance with which we, as a people, worship our
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“Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” – 1 Timothy 3:16 Right in the middle of Paul’s first letter to Timothy, we come across a verse that
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“Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on
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“As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.” John 9:1-3
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The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. John 1:14a (HCSB) The Christian life is an imprecise imitation of the unique Incarnation of Christ Jesus. The primacy of the Incarnation has been professed for two thousand years. Our definition of love must be shaped by the Incarnation: “In this is love, not that
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When a child is born, they are expected to grow. And at every point in the development process, we expect certain traits of growth. When these are not forthcoming, we may begin to worry that perhaps something may have gone wrong. At the birth of our youngest son, who is seven years now, my wife
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