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Category: Faith
“Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude”: Part 1 — Guilt
“Guilt, grace, and gratitude” is a handy summary for the structure of the Christian faith. In part 1 of a 3-part series, New Testament scholar S. M. Baugh explains why guilt is the core issue facing humans after the fall of man in the garden of Eden.
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Why Do Christians Continue to Struggle Against Sin?
Why do Christians, who are new creations in Christ, continue to struggle against sin? Here’s a short explanation and encouragement to keep pressing on.
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Jesus Suffered Under Pontius Pilate; Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried; He Descended Into Hell — The Apostles’ Creed, Article of Faith 4
“Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell.” What is the meaning of the fourth article of the Apostles’ Creed?
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Why Do Christians Pray, “As We Forgive Our Debtors”?
Jesus’ prayer demands that we examine ourselves. Do we want the best for those who have wronged us? If we do not, we must give up any hope that God has forgiven us. Why do Christians pray, “As we forgive our debtors”?
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3 Reasons Why Everyone Needs a Kinsman Redeemer
There were three circumstances during the old covenant era in which God gave provision for a kinsman redeemer. What are the three reasons why everyone needs a kinsman redeemer today?
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The Trinity Matters for Every Christian
Many Christians struggle with how to give a sound definition of the Trinity. Why does the doctrine of the Trinity matter for every believer?
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4 Important Things We Learn about Jesus in the First Chapter of Mark
If you want a quick snapshot of Jesus’ life, the Gospel of Mark is a great place to start. Here are four important things we learn about Jesus in the very first chapter.
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What Is the Christian Mother’s Best Kept Secret?
In the first book of Samuel, we read about Hannah, who had a heart set on fire for the Lord even in the midst of bitter anguish. What can we learn from Hannah’s story about how a mother can best love her children?
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Are We Ready for the Second Coming of Jesus?
After telling the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, Jesus says, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Why does Jesus draw a direct connection between the faith of the widow and the faith he will find when he returns?
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