OUTLINE:The Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus, He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord over all, and He offers eternal life freely to sinners who will […]
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OUTLINE: Atonement – Merriam-WebsterSecular: reparation for an offense or injury.Biblical: the reconciliation of God and humankind through the substitutionary, sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. ReconciliationThe restoring of friendly relations between God and man. The Fall in the Garden destroyed the good relationship that did exist (“you shall surely die” – Gen 2:17) and so needed to be
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The Gospel, according to Holy Scripture, is actually very simple to understand. A beautiful example of the simplicity of salvation is the conversion of the Philippian jailer. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that
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OUTLINE:True fear results in obedience.Jas 1:12Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.2Th 3:13As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.What Right Do I Have to NOT Be
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OUTLINE: Recent BlogsThe Blessing of Knowing What You Don’t Know – 6/3/22A Love Letter to God’s Children – 5/27/22The Blessing of Knowing What You Don’t Know – 6/3/22Your peace isn’t dependent on you knowing everything; rather, it depends on you trusting in God to provide everything you need to know.Pr 30:5-6Every word of God proves true;he is a
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OUTLINE: Retirement From Work – What Does the Bible Say?Blog – 5/6/22 Jn 1:12-13But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of
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OUTLINE: What Are the Purpose and Results of Salvation? – Godward: God is glorified – Manward: man is justified, sanctified, and glorifiedThe ElectBelievers and God’s elect are indeed one and the same group from God’s perspective. However, from man’s perspective, there may be an elected person that isn’t yet a believer (they will believe before
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OUTLINE:God’s Sovereignty & Man’s WillThe following are equally true Biblical doctrines: – God sovereignly elects some sinners for salvation while passing over others, – Man is held responsible for his belief or unbelief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.Man is Not a RobotMan has a will and he is able to make choices for
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OUTLINE:Jn 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Jn 15:16aYou did not choose me, but I chose you… 1Th 1:5a [Amplified Classic]For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but
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OUTLINE:Jn 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 1Th 1:5a [Amplified Classic]For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but also in [its own inherent] power and in the Holy
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