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forgiving others

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.

A glorious and inexpressible joy

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.

because of his great mercy

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

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.

An Introduction to First Peter

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

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

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

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.

A Challenge to Love one another

The Challenge to Love – 1 John 4:20-21

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John here challenges us with the need to love fellow believers. And not just the lovely. But also to those who act unlovingly toward you.

laying down our lives

Laying Down Our Lives – 1 John 3:16-18

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Not many of us would likely think of themselves as martyrs. But as believers we are called to lay down our lives for other believers.

keep his commands

If We Keep His Commands – 1 John 2:3-6

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If we do indeed know Christ, then we will keep his command to love each other. This love is a product of a saving relationship with Christ.

spiritual warfare

Ephesians: Spiritual Warfare (6:10-20)

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A spiritual battle is raging all around us. Take up the armor God provides, stand your ground, and join in the fight.