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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.

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.

who do we tell?

Do You Tell What Jesus has Done? – Mark 1:43-45

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Jesus has died for us and given us a new life. The most wonderful news in the world. But do we keep it to ourselves? Or tell everyone?

kept in perfect peace

Kept in Perfect Peace – Isaiah 26:3

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In the midst of uncertain and troubling times, trust in the Lord. He will keep in perfect peace all those whose hope is in him.

innocent of the blood

Innocent of your Blood – Acts 20:26-27

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Paul has a significant message for teachers. Only by teaching the whole will of God can we be innocent of the blood of those we teach.

Salvation: a gracious gift of God

Salvation: A Gracious Gift of God, Received by Faith

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Salvation is a gracious gift of God. There is nothing we can do to earn or deserve it. We can only accept this gracious gift of God by faith.

plans I have for you

I Know the Plans I Have for You – Jeremiah 29:11

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I know the plans I have for you. This promise made to Israel applies to believers today. God's plan is to give us a future with him.

why can't we get along

Why Can’t We Get Along – Philippians 4:2

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Whenever two or more people get together, we can find conflict. But as believers, we should be of one mind in Christ. And able to get along.