Kept from Stumbling – Jude 1:24-25
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Praise be to God who can keep us from stumbling and bring us to himself in the end. Holy and without fault. And with great joy.
Looking Forward to a New Creation – 2 Peter 3:11-13
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As believers in Christ, we should be looking forward to the return of our Lord and the new creation, living holy and godly lives as we do.
Beware of False Teachers – 2 Peter 2:1
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Don't let false teachers lead you astray from the truth. Know the Scriptures, keep your focus on Christ, and trust in the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Arminianism: Sovereignty and Free Will
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This post will look at sovereignty and free will from an Arminian perspective, including how we understand the Calvinist perspective of these doctrines.
The Devil Is Like a Roaring Lion – 1 Peter 5:8-9
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Our adversary is like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Don't be his victim. Be alert and sober minded. Resist him in the faith.
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins – 1 Peter 4:8
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As we love, we will likely find that the things that bothered us before are transformed into positives. Love covers a multitude of sins.
Always Be Prepared to Give An Answer – 1 Peter 3:15-16
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When someone asks you why you believe in Christ, are you ready to give them an answer? And to do it with gentleness and respect?
Waging War on Sinful Desires – 1 Peter 2:11
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It is important to recognize which desires lead to actions that are sinful and hinder my walk with God, and abstain from them.
Powerful and Effective Prayer – James 5:16
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The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective; it makes a difference in the lives of those prayed for.
Failing to Do Good When We Can Is Sin – James 4:17
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James says that not doing the good I should is sin. This includes harmful and hurtful actions. And failing to do what is good when I can.
Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth – James 3:9-10
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How often am I guilty of praising God in one moment and then cursing, or speaking poorly, of people in the next moment?
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?
