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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.

Live at peace with everyone

Live at Peace with Everyone – Romans 12:18

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We live in a time and place where peace seems to be elusive. But the Scripture calls on us to live at peace with everyone, as much as possible

follow the way of love

Follow the Way of Love: the Most Excellent Way

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The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the most essential element of our Christian walk; the way of love. Without it, nothing we do has value.

I am with you

I Am With You and Will Rescue You – Jeremiah 1:19

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God's message to Jeremiah, "I am with you", is especially relevant to us today. Be faithful to God's call in your life, and he will be with you.

The Problem of Overconfidence

The Problem of Overconfidence – 1 Corinthians 10:12

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Paul's warning against overconfidence is important today. It is too easy for us to be dependent on self and, as a result, fall into sin.

A new normal

A New Normal: The Church and COVID-19

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What if social distancing becomes the new normal? How might the Church respond when unable to gather in large groups because of COVID-19?

The battle is the Lord's, David and Goliath

The Battle is the Lord’s: David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17:47

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When you find yourself engaged in a spiritual battle, remember David's encounter with Goliath. And know that the battle is the Lord's, not yours.

arguing about disputed matters

Arguing About Disputed Matters – Romans 14:1

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Be careful not to argue about disputable matters, things that Scripture is not clear about. Those arguments do not build up the body.

Amillennialism

What is Amillennialism? A Brief Description.

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While there are several different views concerning the millennial reign of Christ, Amillennialism has been the predominant view through most of history.

The Lord is my strength and my shield

The Lord Is My Strength and Shield – Psalms 28:7

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Where do you turn when you are faced with challenges? Join with David in trusting the Lord and confessing that the Lord is my strength and shield.

Good works for our good

God Works for Our Good In All Things – Romans 8:28

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'In all things, God works for our good' is not a promise for prosperity. It is a statement that God will be working to accomplish his good in me.

Crowned with glory and honor

Hebrews: We See Jesus, Crowned with Glory (2:5-9)

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Humanity is not what God created us to be. But we see Jesus, who took on a human nature, tasted death for us, and is now crowned with glory and honor.

fruit of disobedience

The Bitter Fruit of Disobedience – 1 Samuel 4:10-11

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The story of Hophni and Phinehas is a sad one. Israel's spiritual leadership was currupt and the whole nation suffered the fruit of their disobedience.