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“Better off by being a Christian”

Christians are much better off by being Christians instead of not being Christians. The main reason is we are living in a godless, sinful, immoral, corrupt, evil, wicked, and spiritually bankrupt world.  When one comes to trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, a spiritual transformation occurs in that person’s innermost being, and  affects his mindset, behavior, and attitude towards God and others.  It was definitely not God’s intent to call Christians home to heaven immediately after they trusted Christ as their Savior. God allows Christians to remain in the world to, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty […]

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The Gospel of God

The word gospel means “good news.” And the good news is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for the sins of mankind, was buried, and rose again the third day. The source of the gospel is Almighty God, and the gospel is the power of God for salvation to every person who believes it. In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul explains the meaning and importance of the gospel. Here is the text: “Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which […]

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First Principles of Christianity

‘Principles’ are beliefs which govern one’s personal behavior and attitudes. With this in mind, first principles can be appropriately applied to Christianity.  First and foremost, the Scriptures (Bible) is God’s sole authority to mankind. No other book can be a substitute. Why? “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16,17).   Christians believe there is only one God (the Father), God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit (God’s presence in the Christian). […]

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“Not By Works” 

If anyone thinks that they can get to heaven by works, even if the works are considered  “good works” by man’s standards, they are sadly mistaken. The Word of God plainly states: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:8,9). The biblical text essentially includes these words: Not a result of works, so that no one may boast. God knows how mankind operates on the basis of his sinful thoughts and deeds.   The Lord Jesus Christ paid the […]

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Jesus’ Blood and its Significance!

“God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).  Because of sin, the world has always been in sinful rebellion against God. But in spite of this, God loves the world. And His desire is that sinful man be reconciled to Him. This has been made possible through the reconciling work of Jesus Christ on the cross. The Bible says, “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or […]

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How Godly Are You?”

What is the Bible on this topic? In his letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul writes: “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8). No newborn is able to bring anything into the world. Neither can the deceased take anything out of the world. This is a stark reality of life that no one can deny or change. Perhaps some may even try to prove otherwise. Paul. Said: “For I have learned […]

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The Power of Prayer

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16). Prayer is communication with God Almighty, the Christian’s ‘heavenly Father.’ During prayer, we direct our thoughts toward God to make known to Him our needs and wishes. And also to wait for His response to our request(s).  It is not that God doesn’t know what we are going to pray about before we do. God is omniscient, that is, He is all-knowing. He knows everything in the past and in the future. And that includes us as well. He promises, “Before they call I will answer; and while they […]

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Choices, Choices, Choices

Everyone has to make choices; it is an inescapable, essential part of daily life. The choices we make can define us to a certain extent. The result can either be good or bad, acceptable or unacceptable. However, because there can be dire consequences of our choices, caution and wisdom should be exercised.  When God created man, He gave man a “free will” of his own; so that man could choose to do whatever he pleases — whether for good or evil. There are several instances recorded in the Bible where personal choices had led to disastrous outcomes; notably Adam, God’s […]

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“Let us be Doers of the Word!”

The Bible states:”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22).  It is absolutely essential for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to put in practice the teachings and instructions of God’s Holy Word. How else can we live spiritually productive, God-pleasing lives and thereby obtain the blessings God has in store for us? The word “do” is an action verb, which means to “act on,” or “to carry out” what is required to be done. The Bible tells us what God requires His children to do: Here’s just one example: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing, give […]

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“This One Thing”

“One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4).  This Psalm is a declaration of King David’s triumphant faith and love for God. David had adjusted his life to one top priority. He states, “One thing I have asked of the LORD.” Like David, could one of our top priorities in life be to go to the house of God for worship, praise and thanksgiving whenever church […]