The Bible Is Inspired and Authoritative
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The Bible is inspired by God and is the supreme authority for the believer in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible is without error in all that it teaches and affirms. However it is essential that it be understood in light of the culture that produced it, otherwise we are in danger of misunderstanding its message.
Advice for the New Year – Proverbs 3:5-6
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Have you made any resolutions for the new year? If you are looking for suggestions, Proverbs 3:5-6 would be a good place to start.
The Law vs. Grace and Mercy – John 8:2-11
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As one who has experienced God's grace, I should extend grace and mercy to others rather than hold them to a legalistic standard of law.
Mary’s Magnificat – Luke 1:46-49
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Luke 1:46-55 records the Magnificat of Mary, her song of praise to God. Join her this Christmas in praising God for what he has done.
Forgiving One Who Sins Against Me – Matthew 18:32-33
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As those that have received mercy and forgiveness from God, let us, in turn, show mercy and be willing to forgive the hurts others cause us.
1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)
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In 1 Peter 1:6-9, we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. Because we are receiving the goal of our faith.
1 Peter: Because of His Great Mercy (1:3-5)
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In 1 Peter 1:3-5 Peter tells us that because of his mercy for us, God has given us a new birth into a living hope and into an imperishable inheritance.
Immanuel: God With Us – Matthew 1:22-23
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This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember him as Immanuel, God with us. Not just a newborn baby, but God incarnate; God with us.
1 Peter: An Introduction
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First Peter is a very practical letter written to scattered believers who are suffering for their faith. It is a letter full of encouragement and challenge.
Give Me this Hill Country – Joshua 14:10-12
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What hill country has the Lord placed you in? Always be ready to engage the giants who are there, working to drive them from their strongholds.
Don’t Be Afraid; God Loves You – Matthew 10:29-31
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Are you a child of God? Don't be afraid of this world and the people in it. You are of great value to God. So be faithful to follow him.
Assurance of Eternal Life – 1 John 5:11-13
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Can you have assurance of eternal life? You can! John says that all who have the Son can know with certainty that they have eternal life.
