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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

salvation described as a plan

Why Is Salvation Described as a Plan?

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Salvation is often times described as a plan. And that is very appropriate. Salvation has been God's plan from the beginning of creation.

A lily highlighted against the sky: a picture of our salvation

A Picture of our Salvation – Zechariah 3:1-4

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The vision Zechariah sawing concern Joshua, the high priest, is a very good picture of our own salvation and what the Lord as done for us.

enter God's rest

Hebrews: Enter God’s Rest (4:1-11)

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The promise of entering into God's rest is still open to us today. Unlike many in the past, make every effort to enter into that rest.

failure to enter God's rest

Hebrews: Failure to Enter God’s Rest (3:7-19)

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Hebrews uses Psalm 95 to demonstrate that failure to enter into God's rest is because of our disobedience and failure to remain faithful.

we shall be like him, the intermediate state

The Intermediate State for Believers

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What happens to the believer between their physical death and their resurrection at the last day? What is this intermediate state we are in?

the doctrine of predestination

The Doctrine of Predestination?

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The doctrine of predestination is hotly debated. But it is not really that complicated. It simply refers to what God has decided beforehand.

It's never too late

It’s Never Too Late to Turn to God – Jeremiah 36:3

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No matter where you are in your life, as long as you still have life, it is not too late to turn to God and respond to his offer of salvation.

The testimony of nature

Can Someone Be Saved by the Testimony of Nature?

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Is it possible for a person to be saved by the testimony of nature, by seeing God's hand in creation? No. But it may lead to an encounter.

We are saved because of God's mercy

Saved, Because of His Mercy – Titus 3:4-5a

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God will save us, not because of anything we do, but because of his mercy. He will save all who call to him with faith in the Lord Jesus.

The narrow and wide gates

Sermon on the Mount: Narrow and Wide Gates – Matt. 7:13-14

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The narrow gate leads to life while the wide gate leads to destruction. Jesus invites us to travel the narrow road that he traveled.

God is my salvation

God is my Salvation. I Will Not Be Afraid – Isaiah 12:2

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God is my salvation. He is my strength and defense. No matter what this world may bring against me, I am secure in God and will trust in him.

fear of the Lord is a strong foundation

Fear of the Lord Is Key to a Strong Foundation – Isaiah 33:6

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There are many sources that our world turns to for salvation, wisdom and knowledge. But the fear of the Lord is the only true source.