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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

saved by grace through faith

Saved by Grace, Not by Works – Ephesians 2:8-9

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Many believe they can earn a place in heaven by doing enough good. But Scripture is clear that we are saved by grace, not by works.

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.

Enter into God's Rest

What Does It Mean To Enter Into God’s Rest

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The author of Hebrews holds out the promise of entering into God's rest. But what is this rest? And how does one enter into it?

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?

Who is drawn by the Father?

Who Is Drawn by the Father in John 6?

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Do all that are drawn by the Father actually come to the Son? Or does the Father drawn some who resist his drawing and reject the Son?

Pay Attention

Hebrews: A Warning to Pay Attention (2:1-4)

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The author of Hebrews here warns us to pay attention to the great salvation we have been given. If we do not, the danger of drifting away is great.

Four responses to Jesus' arrest

Four Responses to Jesus’ Arrest – Matthew 27

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Matthew 27 records 4 responses to Jesus' arrest & sentencing. Remorse, indifference, avoidance, & conformity. Choose instead to follow him.

The Helmet of Salvation

Take the Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:17a

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Put on the helmet of salvation, the hope of eternal life. It will protect you when life gets challenging. Keep your eyes fixed on the goal.

What must I do to be saved?

What Must I Do to Be Saved? Believe in Jesus!

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What must I do to be saved? This is the most important question a person can ask. And the answer? Believe on, put your trust in, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Waiting for our adoption

Waiting for Our Adoption As Children – Romans 8:23-25

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As the whole creation groans in anticipation of the unveiling of God's children, so the children themselves groan as we wait for our adoption.

the doctrine of the Kingdom of God

The Doctrine of the Kingdom of God

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What is the Kingdom of God that is spoken of so much in the New Testament. It is the spiritual rule of God in the life of believers.

all things are possible with God

All Things Are Possible With God – Mark 10:25-27

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All things are possible with God. It makes no difference who or what you are. Trust God, and follow Christ into the kingdom.