Tag: Accepted in Christ

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Preach the Word!

The apostle Paul instructed Timothy to preach the Word of God. He said, “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into […]

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“I am your God!”

The God of the Bible says “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous righthand.”  (Isaiah 41:10). This is a wonderful assurance from God to His people. You and I need to be reminded about this every day. Many of us may be concerned about uncertainties in life. Fear and anxiety seem to have us in its grip. We must not allow fear, worry, and anxiety to control our lives. God requires that we fully trust Him, hence he […]

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Political correctness

It is most amazing how things and times have changed—radically in some instances. And mostly not for the better but for the worse. Specifically, people who once stood for decency and morality have “caved” mainly because of political pressure and to gain political favor. Even those who stood firm in their faith and beliefs changed for political expediency. Perhaps the intent is either to appease or avoid offense to certain groups or organizations.  Many seem to forget the principles on which our great country was built. Our constitution guarantees freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of information, etc. These […]

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A single sacrifice for sins

“But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:12-14). The Bible tells us that the Lord Jesus Christ “offered a single sacrifice for sins,” And then “he sat down at the right hand of God.” This statement should gladden our hearts and strengthen our faith in the crucified One, who is now exalted at God’s right hand. It also […]

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

Coronavirus is an infectious disease that began in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then it has spread like wild fire across America and around the world. No country is immune from the disease. So many have suffered or died as a result. And the fatalities keep rising worldwide. Hospitals and healthcare facilities and staff have been overwhelmed to treat those that are affected. No one has ever seen anything of this magnitude in living memory. Although the elderly and people with pre-existing health issues are most vulnerable, this virus is no respecter of persons. No one, but no one […]

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The four gospels (Matthew 28:1-10), Mark 16:1-14), Luke 24:1-12), and John 20:1-18) present four narratives about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Put together, they give us comprehensive details of Christ’s resurrection. Here is Matthew’s account of the order of events. “Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing […]

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Human Suffering

Our world as we know it, is changing by the hour. Many of us are financially and emotionally stressed. During this time of the COVID-29 pandemic, perhaps some may be asking, why all this human suffering? On the other hand, it might be hard to fathom why does God permit human suffering especially when good people also suffer? This seems to be fair and logical observations, especially as people are suffering and people are dying with no end in sight.  Suffering has always been a natural part of human existence. And suffering comes in various forms. For example; trials, difficulties, […]

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus is an infectious disease that began in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then it has spread like wild fire across America and around the world. No country is immune from the disease. So many have suffered or died as a result. And the fatalities keep rising worldwide. Hospitals and healthcare facilities and staff have been overwhelmed to treat those that are affected. No one has ever seen anything of this magnitude in living memory. Although the elderly and people with pre-existing health issues are most vulnerable, this virus is no respecter of persons. No one, but no one […]

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Justification

Human beings were created in “God’s image and likeness” (Genesis 1:26,27). However, sin came into the world through the disobedience of the very first human being God created with the result that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). This required divine intervention by God to reconcile man to Himself.  God is holy, just, and righteous, and is “of purer eyes than to see evil and cannot look at wrong” (Habakkuk 1:13). Therefore, God acted to restore the fellowship man once had with God by providing His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who “For our sake he made him […]

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Are you like Abraham?

“For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted him as righteousness.” (Romans 4:3). This is a most important question that pertains to everyone.  Why? Because it has “eternal”l consequences. In his letter to the Christians at Rome, the apostle Paul refers us back to Genesis 15:6 where the Bible says this about Abraham, “And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6). Paul also makes reference to this statement in his letter to the Galatians “Just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” (Galatians 3:6). We also read, “and the […]