Believers are United by the Blood of Jesus Christ
Paul unfolds the great mystery of the church like no other letter. God's secret is revealed, that those who are united by the blood of Jesus Christ all make up the Body of Christ, one that expresses the fullness of Christ on earth.
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Jesus as the Sinless Sacrfice
While God originally instituted animal sacrifice as a way of providing ceremonial cleansing for His people, those sacrifices were not able to cleanse man's conscience from the effects of sin. Only the blood of Jesus Christ could remove the stain. The author of Hebrews taught in his letter that only by becoming a human could Jesus die, and it was only through his death that the power of Satan could be broken.
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Jesus Forgives Sinners on Calvary
Two men hung next to Jesus on the day of his crucifixion. They were both sinners, but one had a hardened heart. The other man knew who Jesus was and took the opportunity to ask for forgiveness. He said: "Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
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How Teens can Focus on the Words and Sacrifices of Jesus
It is easy to get involved with life, friends and activities and to forget about Jesus. Many Christians only think of Jesus when they are at church. It takes a conscious effort to remember Jesus, and how much his sacrifice means in terms of everyday life.
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The Passion of Christ: Good Friday
The story of Good Friday can be studied and discussed in many ways. There's the why of it, the how of it, the people involved in it, and the repercussions of it. But the bottom line to the Good Friday story is that Jesus suffered and died so that mankind could be saved and find peace.
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1 John Teaches Love is the Foundation to the Christian Faith
John, in several places throughout his letter, emphasized love as the confirmation of abiding in Him. The believers were not to love the world or anything in it, but instead were to love their Christian brothers and sisters.
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In Spiritual Battle, Lift up His Name!
God has ordained human voices to exalt His Name and to invite the manifest presence of one or more of His attributes, providing certain and often palpable victory over the power of the enemy.
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Composer Isaac Watts Writes When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
The words of Isaac Watts as they appear in his song, (1674-1748)When I Survey the Wondrous Cross are some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking of all hymns.
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The Pursuit of Holiness and Sanctification
Christians today are sanctified by what Jesus accomplished on the cross. They are cleansed from sin, set apart from the world and destined for heaven. These are spiritual rights given to believers by grace.
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Jesus Christ is the Spiritual Food
Jesus Christ was willing to feed people the words of life and the significance of His life. No human could ever promise such a fulfilling and satisfying gift as the spiritual life which Jesus Christ offered, and still offers today.
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