Category Archives: Forgiveness

Christians Bringing a Touch of Christ’s Kingdom to Earth

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #5) Jesus spent His three-and-a-half-year earthly ministry bringing a touch of His heavenly kingdom to the earth. Then, after being crucified, He resurrected and ascended back to heaven. This left a gaping hole in regards to … Continue reading →

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The Lord Our Provider

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

Series: “The Names of God” (post #2) Most Bible readers know the story of God testing Abraham by asking him to offer up his son Isaac as a burnt offering (Genesis 22:1-19). What isn’t so well known is that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Christ's Birth, Christ's Death, Christ's Miracles, Christ's Resurrection, Crucifixion, Eternity, Forgiveness, God's Mercy, God's Name, God's Provision, Grace, Needs, Problems, Sacrifice, Salvation, Series "The Names of God" | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Getting Right About Being Wrong

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. (Proverbs 28:13, N.K.J.V.) A businessman stopped at a restaurant and ordered a cup of coffee. The waitress didn’t even try to disguise her … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Backsliding, Change, Confession, Conscience, Conviction, Disobedience, Forgiveness, God's Mercy, Lying, Making Restitution, Obedience, Rebellion, Restoration, Sin | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Weekly Reminder

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

The April 16, 1990 edition of People magazine featured the story of a young man who was in the midst of paying off an interesting sentence for drunk driving. Eight years earlier his drinking and driving had resulted in the death of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ's Death, Comfort, Eternal Security, Forgiveness, God's Mercy, Grace, Making Restitution, Salvation, Satan, Seeking Forgiveness, The Devil | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

If in This Life Only…

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

Sometimes you’ll hear a preacher say, “Even if there is no heaven, the benefits you receive in this life make it worth it to follow Jesus.” I remember saying this myself a time or two in my younger days as … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Bible Study, Christ's Resurrection, Church Attendance, Discipleship, Dying To Self, Eternity, Forgiveness, Heaven, Missions, Pastors, Prayer, Preaching, Revenge, Reward, Sacrifice, Salvation, Witnessing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Peter’s Famous Answer

Posted on October 20, 2018 by

(Series: “The Early Church of Jerusalem” post #3) To say that Peter’s Pentecost sermon was powerful and impacting would be an understatement. His listeners were so “cut to the heart” (Acts 2:37, N.K.J.V.) that he didn’t even have to give an … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptism, Belief, Bible Study, Faith, Forgiveness, Salvation, Series: "The Early Church of Jerusalem", The Holy Spirit | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Everyday Evidences of Adam & Eve’s Fall (post #2)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

After God had spoken His words of judgment against the serpent and Satan, He turned His attention to Eve. Even though she had been legitimately deceived by Satan (2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:14), she still had to suffer the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Choices, Christ's Death, Disobedience, Eternity, Forgiveness, Heaven, Hell, Husbands, Marriage, Obedience, Salvation, Series: "Everyday Evidences of Adam & Eve's Fall", Submission, The Bible, Wives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment