A Mediator Between God and Man – Job 9:32-35
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How can sinful humanity ever approach holy God? We cannot on our own. But God has provided a mediator between himself and man - Jesus Christ.
What is the Purpose of the Atonement?
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What is the purpose of the atonement? Was it simply to forgive our sins? Or does it have a greater significance?
How Does Sin So Easily Entangle Us?
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Sin is much like the obstacles that can trip us up as we walk. Getting entangled with these obstacles can hinder, or end, our journey.
Sin Is Crouching at the Door – Genesis 4:7
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God told Cain that sin was crouching at the door, but he must rule over it. And that is just as true for us. Don't let sin rule in your life.
Who Hardened Pharoah’s Heart?
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During the series of plagues that hit Egypt, who hardened Pharoah's heart? Did God? Or Pharoah himself? The account gives the credit to both.
In Your Anger Do Not Sin – Ephesians 4:26-27
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Anger itself is not a bad emotion. But we need to be careful that we do not hold on to our anger, and that we don't sin.
A Reason for Unanswered Prayer – Ezekiel 20:31
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There may be many reasons for unanswered prayer. But one of them is sin in our lives. We should not expect God to hear us if that is the case.
Was the Fall a Necessary Part of God’s Plan?
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Was the fall in the garden a regrettable mishap? Or is the fall somehow necessary to accomplish God's purpose in creation?
God Gave Us Over to Depravity – Romans 1:28
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Because humanity has turned away from God, he has given us over to depravity. And it is only through faith in Jesus that we can be rescued.
Sin and the Law – Romans 7:8-9
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Without the law, sin does not have an opportunity to express itself. But when a commandment is given, the ugliness within us is exposed.
My Sin Has Separated Me from God – Isaiah 59:1-2
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As a believer, when I feel separated from God, it is likely because of my sin. It comes between us and hinders a close relationship.
In Those Days Israel Had No King – Judges 21:25
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In the days of the judges, Israel had no king to lead them. And the result was that everyone did what they wanted and evil abounded.
