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Gospel
Faith or Repentance—Which Comes First?
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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A Tribute to My Missionary Parents
What is it like growing up in the jungle with parents who are missionary Bible translators? We can learn much from those who decided that teaching people about the kingdom of God was worth giving up the “ordinary” life they might have had in this world.
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What Does “Faith Alone” Mean?
Does the Protestant teaching of salvation through “faith alone” assert that Christians don’t need to do good works if they have faith in Christ? Here’s what “faith alone” means and why it matters.
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Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?
Yes, all Christians can and should have assurance of their salvation. Theologian R. Scott Clark explains how this assurance is found.
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What Point Was Jesus Making to the Rich Young Ruler?
Some people think Jesus was calling the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to sell all his possessions in order to receive eternal life. Is this what Jesus is saying?
Read More2 Things Jesus Did That Everyone Desperately Needs
Here are two things Jesus did that everyone desperately needs.
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The Presence and Activity of the Spirit of Christmas
Why was it necessary for the Holy Spirit to be at work in the life and ministry of Christ from the virgin conception to his resurrection from the dead, and how is the Spirit at work in the lives of believers?
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Peace with God, Deliverance from Shame: The Gospel of Luke Chapter 1
In the book of Luke, we find shame in the very first chapter. Yet, God was working a solution to take away not only the reproach of Elizabeth and Israel but ours as well.
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Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?
Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As I keep translating and reading the gospels, the answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. They are more reliable than most other ancient texts.
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