The Children of God Have the Privelege and Authority to Speak His Word
Christians have the God-given right to share the message of Jesus Christ, the God-given responsibility to hold forth the Word of life.
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Christian Mission Declarations
An introduction to writing a statement of faith for Christian churches.
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Justification by Faith Versus Works of the Flesh
Through a concise sequence of spiritual logic, combining both the Law and the teachings of Jesus, Paul brings the Galatians back around to the foundation of their Christian faith, that their salvation was based solely on their faith in Jesus Christ.
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The Church of Philippi Embraces the Gospel
The book of Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul from prison, during the first century. The founding of the church on Philippi is recorded in Acts 16:12-40. Paul's second missionary journey proved to be fruitful, as the believers in Philippi eagerly embraced the message of the gospel.
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Wise Evangelism Requires Educated Theology and Doctrinal Understanding
Apologetics is not simply a specified subject that only apologists are required to know; apologetics is crucial to evangelism which is required of all Christians everywhere.
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Revelation Describes the Future Hope of Every Christian
The overall message of Revelation is clear: Jesus Christ wins, and Satan gets it in the end. Because of this, Revelation should be the most encouraging book out of all 66 in the Bible, given its final conclusion to the seemingly endless battle against Satan and his forces.
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In Hard Times, It is Important to Get the Wisdom, Love and Strength of God
Believers are challenged to put more confidence in God's ability than in their own, to not try to analyze and figure out every detail themselves, but to place their belief in God's wisdom, love and strength, to lean on God instead of relying on themselves or anyone else.
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The Return of Christ and the Gathering Together
Even with tremendous opposition and persecution, Christians in Thessalonica were able to stand strong in their faith, bringing joy and peace to Paul, their spiritual father.
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Ezekiel Describes the Adultery of Israel
The book of Ezekiel portrays a prophet's agony over the waywardness of a people who persistently rejected God as their King. Despite multiple opportunities to repent, Judah remained hard-hearted and ultimately faced devastating consequences. With blunt imagery, Ezekiel accurately describes the adultery of the people of Israel, and the depths of their ruin because of it.
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The Parable of the Importunate Widow Teaches that Persistence Pays
The parable of the Impoprtunate Widow teaches that persistence pays. People can be so impatient that they give up and quit right before their answer comes. At the end of this parable, Jesus discusses the concept of persistent faith.
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