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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.

His praise will always be on my lips

His Praise Will Always Be On My Lips – Psalm 34:1-3

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Join with David in letting the praise of the Lord always be on your lips. Worship him when alone. And worship him with other believers.

Don't Neglect Your Spiritual Gifts

Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14

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How has God gifted you to serve within the church? However he has, don't neglect your gift and so hurt the body, as well as yourself.

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

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What is the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee mentioned in the Old Testament? Do they have any relevance for life today? Or only for Old Testament times?

God is our refuge and strength

God Is Our Refuge and Strength – Psalm 46:1-3

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How should we respond to the frightening headlines we see every day? The psalmist tells us that God is our refuge & strength, So do not fear.

Passing on our faith to the next generation

Passing On Our Faith To the Next Generation – 2 Timothy 2:2

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As Paul encouraged Timothy to instruct the next generation of teachers, so we should be conscious of passing on our faith to others.

become a disciple

Discipleship: How To Become a Disciple of Jesus

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How does a person become a disciple of Jesus. It first requires a new birth. And then it requires a commitment to give up all and follow.

When I am afraid

When I Am Afraid, I Will Trust in God – Psalm 56:3-4

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It is only natural to respond in fear when threatened. But those who are God's should be able to say with David, "When I am afraid, I will trust in God."

watch your life and doctrine closely

Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16

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All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. Both for ourselves and those we influence.

what is God's grace

What Is God’s Grace?

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The Bible is filled with references to God's grace. But just what is grace? Unmerited favor begins to describe it. But grace is much more than that.

how lovely is your dwelling place

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place – Psalm 84:1-4

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How lovely is your dwelling place, oh Lord. I love to join together with God's people to worship him. And someday, to come into his presence.

quarreling about words

Quarreling About Words – 2 Timothy 2:14

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Quarreling about words seems to be a favorite pastime for some. But Paul warns us against it. It accomplishes little other than division.

apostasy: is it possible to fall away from the faith?

Apostasy: Is It Possible to Fall Away from the Faith?

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How should we respond to the warnings against apostasy in the Scripture? Is it possible for a true believer to fall away and be lost?