faith
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As I type this, we are approaching the last Sunday of the year. I was curious to remember what I preached at the end and beginning of 2024-2025. I ended 2024 and began 2025 by preaching the need to draw near to Christ and His Church out of Heb. 10:19-25. The Lord then led us…
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Why is doctrine so important? What’s the big idea of it anyway? Glory. God’s glory. God’s glory alone. Doctrine should always lead the believer to a deeper reverence of God’s glory and a higher ascribing Him glory. Throughout Romans and all of Biblical Christianity we see that doctrine is critical, but it is also purposeful.…
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As we are quickly bringing our study of the practical section of the book of Romans, we see that the Apostle Paul has opened up his heart in the closing chapters. After giving some greeting to his faithful friends and before saying his final goodbyes of encouragement that are a pattern in his letters; Paul…
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I was an only child. I’ve always been friendly, but I’ve only had a few close friends. I was always fine with doing my own thing. It isn’t that I don’t like people at all. Many growing up would have called me their friend simply because I was friendly to everyone, but I wouldn’t have…
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The providence of God and the prayers of the saints are not at odds with each other. There is no contradiction in believing in the absolute providence of God (God’s authority, ability, and activity to achieve His eternal plans for His eternal pleasure) and prayer. In last week’s study, we covered this issue briefly. Many…
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Many Christians today have their thinking all wrong. Some believers have become fatalist in thinking that God’s providence means that it doesn’t matter what they think, do, go, or say because it is all up to providence. Then, others view God’s providence over the daily affairs of life as mere coincidences. Perhaps others wonder what…
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Throughout human history, man has asked the important questions, “Who are we? Why are we here? What’s the meaning of life?” Many today live without purpose because they don’t know their purpose. Every major industry or company has a purpose statement. Some are simple and direct. Other companies seek to inspire or motivate. No matter…
