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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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A Living Faith – James 2:14

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Does your faith in Christ prompt you to give to the needy, to care for the down and out, or to comfort those experiencing loss?

The doctrine of atonement, atonement for all

Arminianism: Atonement for All

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The atoning sacrifice of Jesus was made for the sins of the whole world. But that atonement is only effective to those who believe.

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Offering a Sacrifice of Praise – Hebrews 13:15-16

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As a royal priesthood, let's offer to God the sacrifices of praise and of doing good to others. God is well pleased with these sacrifices.

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Faith Is Confidence and Assurance – Hebrews 11:6

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Faith is believing that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Don't just believe he exists. Seek after him.

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Spur One Another On To Love and Deeds – Hebrews 10:24

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Think about how to be an encourager today for other believers you come into contact with. Let us consider how to "spur one another on toward love and good deeds." If you struggle with how to do that, start by growing in live and good deeds yourself, and then encourage others to join you.

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Coming a Second Time for Those Who Are His – Hebrews 9:28

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2000 years ago Christ came to earth to be a sacrifice for our sin. When he left, it was with a promise that he would return. There are many things in life that we look forward to. But which of them are better than Christ's return for those who are his own.

covenant promises

A Covenant with Better Promises – Hebrews 8:6

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The promises of the new covenant, of which Jesus is the mediator, are superior. Under the new covenant there is no promise of earthly possessions. Instead we have the promise of eternal life (1 John 2:25) as God's children (Rom 8:14-17). I am so thankful for the promises of the new covenant, and for my great high priest who makes that possible.

exalted high priest

A Holy and Exalted High Priest – Hebrews 7:26

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Our greatest need is to be brought into right standing with God. And in Jesus, our exalted high priest, that need is fully met.

The doctrine of total depravity

The Doctrine of Total Depravity

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Arminianism, contrary to popular belief, teaches that man is totally depraved, and unable in and of himself to come to God.

milk or solid food

Are You Drinking Milk, or Eating Solid Food? – Hebrews 5:12

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Are you eating the solid food of the Word, or are you still drinking milk? Don't remain a spiritual infant. Dive deeply into God's word.

Introduction to Arminian Soteriology

An Introduction to Arminian Soteriology

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This is a brief introduction to Arminianism, what it is and what it isn't. It will be followed with more in-depth posts on individual points.

giving account to God

Giving Account to God – Hebrews 4:13

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All of my thoughts, attitudes, secret activities as well as the more public stuff will be uncovered and laid bare before God. And I can just picture him saying "so what about this time when you . . . ? How did that glorify me?"