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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.

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?

The Second Coming of Jesus

The Second Coming of Jesus: Doctrine 406

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we look forward to his second coming, when he returns to take us to where he is.

Representing Jesus

Representing Jesus to the World

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we represent him to the world around us. Be careful that you represent him well in all you do.

The Mercy Seat

What Is the Mercy Seat? And Why Is It Important?

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The Mercy Seat was the cover of the ark and the place where the blood of the atoning sacrifice was sprinkled. Jesus is our Mercy Seat.

Charm Is Deceptive and Beauty Is Fleeting

Charm Is Deceptive, and Beauty Is Fleeting

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Charm and beauty define how we look to the outside world, but they are deceptive and fleeting. More important is what is on the inside.

Joab

Joab: Ruthless, but Fiercely Loyal

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Joab is an interesting character in the Old Testament. He was David's right-hand man who stood with him through all of his conquests.

We Were Bought at a Price

We Were Bought at a Price

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As believers, we were bought from slavery to sin at a great price, the blood of Jesus. And that should impact all that we do in this life.

Christ Became Sin for Us

Christ Became Sin for Us

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A great exchange took place when I came to faith. Christ became sin for me. And in return, I received his righteousness.