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Daniel Rowlands

What Is God’s Plan for Your Life Here and Now?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 25, 2024

What does Jeremiah 29:11 mean for us today? “‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’”

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Wisdom Versus Law—What’s the Difference?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 8, 2024

It may be lawful, but is it wise? What is the difference between law and wisdom in the Bible and how are they related to each other?

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What Are the “Keys of the Kingdom”? — Matthew 16:19

By Daniel Rowlands / April 3, 2024

What was Jesus referring to when he told Peter he would give him the “keys of the kingdom”? What is the meaning of this metaphor that our Lord is using in Matthew 16:19?

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Faith or Repentance—Which Comes First?

By Daniel Rowlands / March 20, 2024

Must people repent of their sins before God grants justifying faith? Or does repentance follow faith? Which comes first—faith or repentance?

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3 Attributes of a Christian Man

By Daniel Rowlands / March 11, 2024

What separates a Christian man from other men? In a word, love. But what kind of love—what is the love of a Christian man?

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Persistent Prayer — Matthew 7:7

By Daniel Rowlands / March 8, 2024

Scripture teaches us to persist in prayer, but should we be repetitive? If God hears our prayers the first time, why should we keep coming back to the throne of grace with the same petition?

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Should Images of God Be Allowed in the Church?

By Daniel Rowlands / February 20, 2024

The second commandment (Exod. 20:4-6) expressly forbids the use of images of God in worship. How should we view images of God used in teaching, such as pictures of Jesus?

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Spirit-Led Self-Control vs. Being Out of Control

By Daniel Rowlands / January 19, 2024

Self-control is a gift given by God. How can we avoid being out of control and have godly self-control instead?

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3 Good Things to Remember When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Sin and Failures

By Daniel Rowlands / January 16, 2024

Is it possible that even in our self-inflicted trials—when we are acutely aware of our fallen, sinful nature—God’s glory is manifested by his work in and for us? Absolutely.

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