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Mystery of Iniquity
Why did God allow heinous acts of lawlessness to happen? The Apostle Paul spoke of the lawlessness this represented as the “Mystery of Iniquity” In 2 Thessalonians 2:7. “For the mystery of iniquity is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way.” The so-called…
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The Birth of Jesus
We’ll read this scripture below in Mathew about the birth of the Lord Jesus and then look at all of the prophesy in the Old Testament about His birth and life so that we can have a strong confidence that God fulfills His promises so that we believe on Him. In John 14:29, Jesus tells…
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Righteousness by Faith Again
In the fullness of time, we’ve come full circle. First came righteousness by faith and then by the Law of Moses and now again by faith after God sent His Son to redeem us. Let’s examine the history of this and what the purpose of the Law was and why it’s no longer needed for…
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Want more faith?
God’s Word tells us how we obtain faith and how we nourish it: “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” That faith we obtain from God’s Word is first established by believing that He is and that He is the rewarder of all those who seek Him and that gives us…
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Thinking of prayer in a different way
Remember Jesus’ story in Luke 11:5-13 of the man who went to a friend’s house at midnight and knocked on the door because he had guests and needed bread to serve them. At first, his friend turned him away as he was already in bed for the night and didn’t want to be bothered but…
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Christ Arisen
Now Jesus had been in the grave on the evening of the “Day of Preparation” and lied there through the Sabbath and now it’s the third day and the women who loved Him came to anoint His body with spices and ointments consisting of myrrh and aloes that Nicodemus had purchased for them. When they…
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Gifts of Serving
In this lesson, the Apostle Paul is showing us how to serve God using the gifts we’ve received from Him. But before we can put those gifts into service, as a foundation, we have to be transformed into something that is pleasing and useful to Him. So, Paul starts out by showing us how to…
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Part six in the Holy Spirit Series
Power to discern truth The Holy Spirit gives us the power to discern truth by providing us with spiritual discernment, which is the ability to distinguish between what is true and what is false in spiritual matters. This is an essential gift because many false teachings and deceptive practices can mislead us and lead us…
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Walking in the Spirit
A Journey of Faith and Transformation Walking in the Spirit is a life-changing journey that calls us to align with God’s will and direction. It opens the door to stronger faith, a clearer sense of purpose, and a more meaningful life. Discover how embracing this path can inspire and transform the way we live each…
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Part five in the Holy Spirit Series
Power of Wisdom The Holy Spirit gives us the power of wisdom by illuminating our minds and hearts with divine wisdom. This wisdom differs from human wisdom based on human reasoning and knowledge. Instead, divine wisdom is the ability to see things from God’s perspective and to make decisions that are by His will. The…
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Why did Jesus fold His napkin?
The Folded Napkin: A Symbol of Hope and Promise In the Gospel of John, there is a small but significant detail that has captured the imagination of many believers: the folded napkin found in Jesus’ empty tomb. This seemingly minor act carries profound symbolism and offers an inspiring message of hope and promise. The account…
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Part four in the Holy Spirit Series
Power to Share the Gospel The Holy Spirit gives us boldness. We often fear rejection or ridicule when we share the gospel. The Holy Spirit allows us to speak the truth, even when complex. He gives us words. We often don’t know what to say when we share the gospel effectively. The Holy Spirit gives…