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.
Is This Life All There Is? – Ecclesiastes 3:19-22
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What the Preacher could only hope for has become a reality for us. This life is only the beginning for those who know Jesus as Lord.
Be Holy, Because God is Holy – Leviticus 19:1-2
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Our call to holiness is a call to a high ethical standard that is firmly grounded in our theology of who God is. Be holy because God is holy.
What Makes Humanity Significant? – Psalm 8:5-6
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No matter how great we think we are, we have no significance apart from God. It is God who gives us value, significance, and purpose.
Making Atonement for Our Souls – Leviticus 17:10-11
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Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our souls. His death on the cross paid the penalty for our sins. And, through faith, we have life in him.
What Happens at the End of the Story
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When Jesus returns, the dead in Christ will rise to life everlasting, unbelievers will face judgment, and all things will be made new.
Every Word of God Proves True – Proverbs 30:5-6
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The Bible has proven itself by the lives of those who have trusted it. Be careful about adding to it or taking away from it.
How Do You View God? – Ephesians 1:11
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I believe that a purposeful God is continuing the work he began at the beginning. That he is actively working to perfect his creation.
Growing into a Holy Temple – Ephesians 2:20-22
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The church, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the cornerstone, is growing into a holy temple.
Destined for Salvation – 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
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Because Jesus died for us, we are destined for salvation. We are delivered from God's wrath and look forward to life eternal with our Lord.
The Coming of the Lord Jesus – 2 Thessalonians 2:1
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Jesus is returning. And, when he does, the man of lawlessness will be destroyed. And we will be gathered to our Lord to be with him forever.
Blameless Yet Guilty – Philippians 3:6
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If we have not been “born again,” no matter how good we are, we are still sinful and separated from the life of Christ.
Israel Under the New Covenant
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God is not through with them. Before the end comes, they will once again experience God’s mercy and experience his salvation.
