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Christianity

This is an upper-level category for A Clay Jar. It encompasses all of the posts that are related to Christianity. This includes small Bible devotionals, longer book and topic studies, and larger theological posts.

Daniel Resolved Not to Defile Himself

Daniel Resolved Not to Defile Himself – Daniel 1:8, 17

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Daniel resolved not do define himself, and God blessed him because of it. And God will bless us when we resolve to be pure and holy.

Glorifying the God of Creation

Glorifying the God of Creation – Psalm 104:5-9

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When I look at the creation, I cannot help but glorify the God of creation and echo this psalm. "Praise the LORD, my soul. Praise the LORD."

Dispensationalism

Dispensationalism

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Dispensationalism is a theological framework that draws a shard distinction between ethnic Israel and the church.

Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Make the Most of Every Opportunity – Colossians 4:5

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Make the most of every opportunity you have to share the good news of Jesus. And make every contact with unbelievers a positive one.

The valley of dry bones

The Valley of Dry Bones – Ezekiel 37:12-14

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Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones illustrates what God does in the life of those who trust him. He makes us alive in Christ.

Be Kind and Compassionate to One Another

Be Kind and Compassionate to One Another – Ephesians 4:32

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It is always appropriate to respond to those who hurt us with kindness and compassion. It can bring them healing restore our relationship.

Fellow Citizens with God's People

Fellow Citizens with God’s People – Ephesians 2:19

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Those who come to Christ in faith are fellow citizens with God's people and members of his household. We are his people.

We Are God's Handiwork

We Are God’s Handiwork – Ephesians 2:10

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All believers are not the same. But we are all God's handiwork. He has created each of us the way that we are and equipped us to serve him.

The Mystery of God's Will

The Mystery of God’s Will – Ephesians 1:9-10

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What is the mystery of God's will? It is that he is uniting all of humanity in Christ. And that we have a future together with him.

Do this to prosper

Do This to Prosper – 1 Kings 2:2-3

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Be strong in the Lord. Grow in maturity. Live in obedience to his word. And when we do that, we will prosper.

A Prayer for a Worthy Walk

Colossians: A Prayer for a Worthy Walk with God (1:9-14)

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How can we walk worthy of God? Only when God fills us with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit – Galatians 5:24-25

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The way to live a holy life pleasing to God is not by following a set of rules. It is by keeping in step with the Spirit, following his lead.

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