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Eternal Life
“But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.” 1 Timothy 1:16 November 3, 2022 Early on in my Christian life it was explained to me that eternity could be…
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The Eternal God
“To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Timothy 1:17 November 2, 2022 It takes time for human beings to gain wisdom and learn from experience. This handicap does not characterize God. He does not grow in knowledge, wisdom, or experience. The God…
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Christ Alone
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 November 1, 2022 There was a theological shot fired from the gun of Romans 1:17 on October 31, 1517, that was heard around the world. Martin Luther, the famous reformer,…
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By Faith Alone
“Whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.” Romans 3:25 October 31, 2022 The wonderful gift of eternal life! In no uncertain terms we are told that God justifies the sinner…
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What a Price!
“…whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.” Romans 3:25 October 28-29, 2022 The cross of Jesus Christ has historically been the visible representation of what transpired in the death of…
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Free at Last
“…and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:24 October 27, 2022 If you don’t want to see how horrifying slavery was in the Deep South, don’t see the movie “12 Years a Slave.” Slavery was woven into Roman society in the first century. Though…
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A Grace Gift
“..and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:24 October 26, 2022 There are times when the instrument panel on an unfamiliar car can be exasperating, especially if it is a rental car in an airport: headlights, wipers, gas cap, radio, air conditioner. It helps…
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Falling Short
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 October 25, 2022 Imagine the entire human race in an enormous courtroom of the universe. God, the Judge, renders a verdict. The gavel comes down. Every human being is guilty. The penalty cannot be paid. The only currency that is acceptable…
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Our Greatest Need
“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it.” Romans 3:21 October 24, 2022 In the day in which we live one would think our greatest need is for a new president, or an energy source other than fossil fuels, or…