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why an imperfect creation

Why An Imperfect Creation?

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Why do we have an imperfect creation? Is it just because of the Fall? Or does its imperfection give us a desire for something better?

does it matter

Does It Matter If We Were Created, or Not?

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On a practical level, does it matter if we were created, or just a cosmic accident? I believe it makes a dramatic difference in how we live.

The call of Abraham

The Call of Abraham and His Response of Faith

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Genesis records for us the call of Abraham. While little is know of his background. He responded to God and was considered righteous.

Honoring God with my life

Honoring God with My Life – Romans 2:17-24

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How well does my life honor God. What kind of an impression do others form of God based on what they see in my life as his child?

why parables

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? – Mark 4:10-12

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Why did Jesus teach in parables? It seems they were a way to teach his followers truth that was not revealed to those who did not follow him.

built on rock or sand

Is Your Life Built on Rock or Sand? – Matthew 7:24-27

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Have you built your life on the rock of Christ or the sand of self. The life built on Christ will survive. The life built on self will ultimately collapse.

the gospel in Romans

The Gospel in Romans – Romans 1:1-6; 16-17

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The gospel message is at the heart of Romans. It is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe, bringing us his righteousness.

Paul's letter to the Romans

An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans

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Paul's letter to the Romans is his most extensive written exposition of the gospel that he proclaimed wherever he went around the Roman world.

Forgetting the past and looking ahead

Forgetting the Past and Looking Ahead – Philippians 3:12-14

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As believers we should follow Paul's example. Forgetting our past failures and successes, and looking forward to what lies ahead.

purpose without God

What Purpose Can We Have Without God?

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What purpose is there in life with God? Can we have real purpose if we are just a cosmic accident without any real significance?

worship in spirit

Worship in Spirit and in Truth – John 4:23-24

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The worship that God wants from us is not just an outward expression. Real worship happens when I bow down before him in adoration.

they crucified him

And They Crucified Him – Matthew 27:35

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And they crucified him. Those simple little words describe the event on which our faith as believers hang. It is well worth dwelling on it.