Category: Salvation
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The sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a relational practice between individuals and God, urging believers to view prayer as communication rather than ritual. It covers reasons for prayer, such as building intimacy, aligning with God’s will, and seeking peace, while also discussing a model for prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer.
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The sermon explores five biblical perspectives on Jesus’ death, emphasizing its significance for humanity. It highlights atonement, victory over sin, the demonstration of God’s love, restoration of relationships, and fulfillment of God’s grand story. Each insight underlines the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice and its implications for believers.
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The Christian faith’s central feature is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event is unique and essential, providing the foundation for Christianity’s growth and identity. Jesus’ resurrection distinguishes him from other historical figures, and it holds significant implications for believers. Ultimately, the resurrection offers hope, purpose, and transformation for those who embrace it.
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The following is a paper I wrote as part of my work toward a Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society at Regent College. A central message of the Christian faith is that God is saving humanity from the deadly effects of sin, and this salvation is accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus…
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In reading the introduction to Martin Luther’s commentary on Galatians, I have concluded that the purpose for studying Scripture is not primarily to understand how to be more obedient. Rather, we study Scripture (and obey it), in order to rearrange the way we think about how righteousness is gained. We naturally consider that the way…
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”Christianity doesn’t fit into your agenda, it’s a whole new agenda. It does not enrich your life; Christianity is a whole new life.” – Tim Keller, from a sermon called Real Security and the Call of God. This is a profound truth I have been learning lately. I have to confess I am guilty of trying…
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A brilliant and moving video that was shown in chapel this morning. Enjoy. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE?fs=1&hl=en_US&w=580&h=351]
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Just like Eustace, we are all dragons in need of a good skin shedding. We are all selfish and spoiled at times and are in need of Christ’s help to remove that old skin, for we can not remove it ourselves. Our attempts to remove the old are futile and only work backwards. When we…
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In the book “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, a spoiled little boy named Eustace is turned into a creature that resembled very much his own character, a dragon. Of course, he is devastated, but over time, he finds uses for becoming a dragon. Eustace begins to help people. The Dawn Treader is in need…