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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Salvation

Children of the living God

Children of the Living God – Hosea 1:10

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All those God has called, Jew and Gentile alike, will be called God’s children, the uncountable multitude promised to Abraham.

The savior of all people

The Savior of All People – 1 Timothy 4:10

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Salvation is universal in scope, offered to all people. But it is limited in effect, applicable only to only those who believe.

Who are the descendants of Abraham?

Who Are the Descendants of Abraham? – Romans 4:11-12

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Whether Jew or Gentile, it is only through faith in the Lord Jesus that you will experience his salvation and be a descendant of Abraham.

By nature, deserving of wrath

By Nature, Deserving of Wrath – Ephesians 2:1-3

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I was, by nature, sinful and deserving of God's wrath. But because of his love and grace, he offered me his gift of salvation.

Which choice will you make?

Which Choice Will You Make? – Jeremiah 21:8-9

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You have a choice. Surrender to the Lord Jesus and experience eternal life. Or reject his offer of salvation and face destruction.

God is not obligated to save us

God Is Not Obligated to Save Us – Romans 4:4-5

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To be considered righteous is a gift that God freely chooses to give to all who have faith in Christ. We cannot earn it in any way.

What does it mean to know God?

What It Means to Know God – Jeremiah 22:15-16

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To know God is to be in a relationship with him. A relationship that changes our lives and is demonstrated by the fruit we produce.

An unlikely chosen instrument

An Unlikely Chosen Instrument – Acts 9:15

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No matter how unlikely we might appear in our own eyes or the world's eyes, God has chosen each of us to fill some role in his kingdom.

No other name

No Other Name – Acts 4:12

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Salvation is only available to us through the person of Jesus. There is no other way. All other roads lead to destruction.

Is the Lord's message offensive to you?

Is the Lord’s Message Offensive to You? – Jeremiah 6:10

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Many find the call to authentic discipleship offensive and close their ears to the Lord’s entreaty to become a living sacrifice for him.

Anguish for the lost

Anguish for the Lost – Jeremiah 4:19

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What difference would it make today if, as believers, we really took to heart the fate of those facing destruction because of their unbelief?

Jesus and the Year of Jubilee

Jesus and the Year of Jubilee – Luke 4:21

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Jesus is what the Year of Jubilee pictured and Isaiah looked forward to. On the cross, he announced freedom for those in bondage to sin.

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