Our Debts: Blotted Out

It is so important that we understand the difference between the Greek words exeleiphein and chiazein. From historical accounts, we know that in ancient times, when a debt was paid to a creditor, it was common practice to draw an X across the document that detailed the debt. If Charlie...

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You Are Needed

How do you think a cook feels after working diligently, only to find that the guests do not show up? A diligent pastor-teacher feels the same way when members of his congregation miss church services. I thank God for every member in particular (1 Cor inthians 12:27). I thank Him...

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How Great a Love

God is our light and our salvation; therefore, we have nothing to fear. It is a beautiful thing to have forgiveness and cleansing from God. Each of us has a great potential for victory in areas we thought impossible to overcome. Yet, most of us don't realize how great a...

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Why?

All of us at one time or another have asked, "Why?" The psalmist's first word in Psalm 10 was "why." Often we ask because of our limited human understanding. But God knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). He wants the very best for our lives, and He has...

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Revealing God's Heart

God wants to give us new hearts that reveal genuine love for people. Think of Jesus Christ's life and how His heart was always revealed toward the lost. His identity wasn't in His greatness, His power, or His glory. Instead, He allowed Himself to be associated with transgressors and to...

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The Result of Grace

When something is committed to you, it becomes a part of you. It motivates and gives purpose. The glorious Gospel has been committed to every Christian. Many go and share the Gospel in difficult places because something was committed to them. We have an eternal purpose, fulfilling a plan that...

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