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Category: Faith
Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”
We read in James 2:24 that “a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” Yet, Paul writes that we are justified through faith and not works (Eph. 2:8-9). Are James and Paul at odds with each other?
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2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid
Cheap grace is worthless. It tries to rob you of your peace and rest in your Savior. Here are two kinds of cheap grace that pretend to be the costly grace God gives you in Christ.
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Why Did Jesus Use Animal Metaphors to Prepare His Disciples for the Mission of God?
In these tumultuous times, Christians need to listen carefully to what the Savior told his disciples upon their first missionary journey (Matt. 10:16-20). Why did Jesus use the four animal metaphors of sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves to instruct his disciples?
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I Believe in the Holy Spirit — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 8
The Apostles’ Creed states: “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do?
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2 Important Aspects of Christian Baptism Every Believer Should Know
The story of Noah’s Ark by Elmer Boyd Smith, 1905; image from Wikimedia Commons. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. What are two important aspects of Christian baptism that every…
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What Does It Mean to Be “Born of the Spirit”? — John 3:7-8
Photo by zffoto / Shutterstock.com Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. Why is it that no one can inherit eternal life without being regenerated by the Holy Spirit? In John…
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Is There a Preferred Bible Translation Christians Should Use?
KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT, or something else? There are a lot of Bible translations available today. Is there a preferred version Christians should use?
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What Is the Spiritual Gift of Discernment?
The spiritual gift of discernment shows up twice in the Bible and with very little for a working definition. What is this gift and how does a Christian acquire it?
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Faith vs. Faithfulness — What’s the Difference?
Is it faith in Christ or faithfulness that saves us? What are we to make of Jesus’ words, “But the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Matt. 24:13)?
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