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Theology

The posts in this category are longer and generally deal with specific topics in theology. This is in contrast to the short devotional posts and the multi-part Bible studies.

Signs of Cults and Their Leaders

What Are the Signs of Cults and Their Leaders?

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How can we distinguish orthodox Christianity from cults? There are a number of signs that can help is to recognize cults and their leaders.

What is the purpose of the atonement?

What is the Purpose of the Atonement?

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What is the purpose of the atonement? Was it simply to forgive our sins? Or does it have a greater significance?

The sin that so easily entangles

How Does Sin So Easily Entangle Us?

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Sin is much like the obstacles that can trip us up as we walk. Getting entangled with these obstacles can hinder, or end, our journey.

What happened when Jesus rose from the dead?

What Happened When Jesus Rose from the Dead?

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Many things took place when Jesus rose from the dead. He conquered death, took up his rule over the kingdom, and sent us the Holy Spirit.

The Persons of the Trinity

The Persons of the Trinity

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The doctrine of the Trinity, one God with three persons, is core to the Christian faith. This article looks briefly at their working.

Who Hardened Pharoah’s Heart?

Who Hardened Pharoah’s Heart?

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During the series of plagues that hit Egypt, who hardened Pharoah's heart? Did God? Or Pharoah himself? The account gives the credit to both.

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My Journey of Faith

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As I turn 70 years old, with 50+ years as a believer, I find it is a good time to look back over this journey of faith I have been on.

When We Are Afraid

When We Are Afraid, Do We Put Our Trust in God?

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What do you do when you are afraid? Do you allow that fear to control you? Or do you trust in the Lord to bring your safely through it.

Justification is a gift, not by works

What’s Wrong with Justification by Works?

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We will never experience justification based on our works. God offers his salvation by grace. And there is nothing we can do to earn it.

The Lord Is with Us

Why Are We Reminded in the Bible That the Lord Is with Us?

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It is always important to remember that the Lord is with us. It will sustain us in challenging times. And focus us during the good times.

God's timing

How Should We Feel When God’s Timing Doesn’t Seem Perfect?

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It can be challenging to trust that God's timing in dealing with my life situations is best. But he has a much better perspective than we do.

Was the Fall Necessary

Was the Fall a Necessary Part of God’s Plan?

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Was the fall in the garden a regrettable mishap? Or is the fall somehow necessary to accomplish God's purpose in creation?

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