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Salvation & Works

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which … Continue reading

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Contentment

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6, N.K.J.V.) How content are you right now? You might as well tell the truth. After all, God knows the correct answer, anyway. Are you content with your spouse? Are you … Continue reading

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Fighting on God’s Side

Haman had it all. Persia’s powerful king, Ahasuerus, had advanced him above all of Persia’s other princes (Esther 3:1). Ahasuerus had even decreed that whenever Haman was inside the gate of the royal grounds, all of Ahasuerus’ servants were to … Continue reading

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What About the Dinosaurs?

“How Old Is the Earth” series (post #8) If you’ve been with me for this series, you know by now that I believe the universe, the earth, and the human race are all less than 10,000 years old. And I’ve … Continue reading

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3 Practical Evidences of a Young Earth

“How Old Is the Earth” series (post #7) I’m going to use this post to name three practical evidences that the earth is less than 10,000 years old. However, I’ll admit right up front that these three evidences are not … Continue reading

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The Speed of Light, the Dating of Rocks, & the Earth’s Strata

“How Old Is the Earth?” series (post #6) What I’m going to do with this post is list three pieces of evidence that get trotted out by physicists, scientists, and geologists in their attempts to prove that the earth is … Continue reading

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The Gap Theory

“How Old Is the Earth?” series (post #5) Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. But right on the heels of that we get Genesis 1:2, which tells us that the earth … Continue reading

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What Jesus Taught About the Age of the Earth

“How Old Is the Earth?” series (post #4) There is no passage in which Jesus provides the exact age of the earth. There are, however, multiple passages in which He verifies the Genesis account of history by referencing various stories … Continue reading

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What the Sabbath Teaches Us About the Days of Creation

“How Old Is the Earth?” series (post #3) Did you know that #4 of the famous 10 commandments tells us something about the age of the earth? Do you remember which commandment that is? It’s the one about keeping the … Continue reading

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Adam & Eve Lived Through Days 6 & 7

“How Old Is the Earth?” series (post #2) The Bible teaches that the days of the creation week, as described in Genesis chapter 1, were literal 24-hour days. Need proof of that? Then hang with me for this series entitled … Continue reading

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