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Justification

What Is the Difference between Justification and Sanctification?

By BCL / July 8, 2024

Understanding the difference between a Christian’s justification and sanctification is crucial for every believer to know. Here is a brief explanation.

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Why Can’t an Unbeliever’s Good Works Please God?

By Derek J. Brown / June 28, 2024

Here’s an illustration involving two neighbors that explains why we can’t please God with our good works outside of Christ.

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2 Important Things to Remember about Fighting Sin—Romans 7:13-25

By Derek J. Brown / June 26, 2024

The longer I am a Christian, the more I realize how great a sinner I am. Here are two important things to remember about fighting sin from Romans 7:13-25.

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Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”

By Daniel Rowlands / June 17, 2024

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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Karma Versus Sowing and Reaping — What’s the Difference?

By Le Ann Trees / April 16, 2024

According to the principle of karma, people will eventually be paid back with good or evil in future reincarnations for their past deeds. What does the Bible say about sowing and reaping?

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12 Reasons Why Jesus Meant It When He Said, “It Is Finished”

By BCL / March 25, 2024

This coming Easter Sunday Christians around the world will proclaim the good news of their glorious Savior’s resurrection! Here are 12 reasons why Jesus meant it when he said, “It is finished” (John 19:30).

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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 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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8 Attributes of God We Encounter at the Cross

By BCL / November 3, 2023

It is impossible for God’s mercy to override his justice. His holiness never conflicts with his love. Here are 8 attributes of God we encounter at the cross.

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