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An atoning sacrifice for the world

An Atoning Sacrifice for the World – 1 John 2:2

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Jesus’ sacrifice of atonement was made for all people. But it is only applied to those who receive it by faith.

Jesus said, "My peace I give you."

My Peace I Give You – John 14:27

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The peace Jesus gives restores our broken relationship with God. And confidence that God is watching over us, protecting what is important.

Trust in God when life is hard

Trust In God When Life Is Hard – Psalm 74:12-17

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Trust God when your life is hard. Call out to him for deliverance. He will bring you through whatever storms in life you are experiencing.

The coming day of judgment

The Coming Day of Judgment – 2 Peter 2:9

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Judgment is coming. So be faithful to the one who can, and will, rescue you from the judgment that awaits an ungodly word.

Participation in the divine nature

Participation in the Divine Nature – 2 Peter 1:4

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We participate in the divine nature through the indwelling Holy Spirit. God is at work in us, conforming us to the image of Christ.

Showing God as holy

Showing God as Holy – Numbers 20:12

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How many blessings do we miss out on because we do not trust God enough to show him as holy in all that we do?

Let God be glorified in you

Let God Be Glorified in You – 1 Peter 4:11

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God is worthy of glory. And I should seek to bring him glory. It should be my natural response to who he is.

Pride goes before a fall

Pride Goes Before a Fall – Isaiah 14:12-15

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Nothing good will come from taking God’s rightful place on the throne of my life. That pride will ultimately lead to destruction.

The cross was the original plan all along.

The Cross Was the Original Plan – 1 Peter 1:20

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We like to divide history around the birth of Jesus. But the dividing point in history is really the cross, God's original plan.

The wolf and the lamb will live together

The Wolf and the Lamb Will Live Together – Isaiah 11:1-9

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One day Jesus will return and gather his people from around the world to be with him. Then, the wolf will live with the lamb.

Sitting in judgment of other believers

Sitting in Judgment of Other Believers – James 4:11

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We should be cautious not to let doctrinal differences that do not impact our salvation or our witness to the world around us divide us.

How long was Jesus in the tomb?

How Long Was Jesus in the Tomb? – Mark 15:42

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What matters is that Jesus was crucified, rose from the dead, and made eternal life possible for all who believe in him.