God
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Abraham, Isaac, and the God Who Provides There are moments in life when God seems to ask the impossible. Moments when what we hold most dear is placed on the altar. And we are left wondering: Why would God ask this of me? Does He see my struggle? Can He truly be trusted? Abraham knew…
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“But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints;” – Ephesians 5:3 (NASB) In verse 3 of Ephesians chapter 5, The apostle Paul continues his exhortation by advising against various vices that are unbecoming of the dear children and followers of God. These vices should…
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The apostle Paul urges believers to rid themselves of negative traits like bitterness and anger, allowing the Spirit to transform their lives, while also demonstrating kindness, tender-heartedness, and forgiveness. This behavior is motivated by God’s forgiveness through Christ, and believers are called to share the message of reconciliation and forgiveness with others, reflecting the character…
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“For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” – Romans 9:17 (NIV) Romans 9:17 provides insight into Pharaoh’s purpose as appointed by God, emphasizing the display of God’s power in dealing…
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“For we were saved in such a hope. But a hope that is seen is not real hope, for who hopes for what he actually sees? But if we hope for something we do not see, we keep on patiently waiting for it. In the same way the Spirit, too, is helping us in our…
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“I beg you, therefore, brothers, through these mercies God has shown you, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, devoted and well-pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service. Stop living in accordance with the customs of this world, but by the new ideals that mold your minds continue to…
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(read 2 Cor. 9:8-10) One of the greatest titles for God is “the God who is able” (cf. Romans 16:25; Eph. 3:20; Jude 24 and 25), and aren’t you glad that you give to a God who is able without you having to give? His grace is such that He is initiating every spiritual blessing…
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I think the overarching principle about material possessions believers need to remember is that God is the owner of all things. That truth basically comes from the book of Genesis chapters 1 and 2 where God is the Creator. He’s the owner because He’s the Creator of all things. Likewise, It is beautifully expressed in…
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I think the parable of the sower or parable of the soils in Matthew 13 provides us in a very meaningful way the reasons to this very intriguing question. At the fore is satan himself who takes the seed that falls on the beaten path. The soil is so hard, the seed cannot germinate because…
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“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,” (Heb. 10:19) I believe so strongly in the security of the believer, and i base this belief on God’s promise that we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus. King James has the…