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The Race of Faith and the Ultimate Goal
There is an ultimate goal and prize for the follower of Jesus: HEAVEN. With that heavenly vision ever before him, the believer will be careful not to entangle himself in anything that may cost him that great prize even if it seems afar off. Even…
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Repentance, Restitution, and Public Confession of Public Sin
When I had backslidden and became a new age spiritual teacher (teaching on oneness, Christ consciousness, and spiritual awakening), I was deeply deceived by Satan, and as a result, I deceived others too by my writings, counsel, and books for years. My testimony of repentance…
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I Know Your Deeds—Love, Faith, Service, and Perseverance
Jesus praised the works of the faithful in the Church in Thyatira. He told them to hold fast to what they had until he comes and continue in his works until the end, and he placed no other burden upon them. What did he praise…
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Baptism Is a Must for Complete and Genuine Salvation
Baptism is not optional for believers. If we go by the clear words of scripture and the words of our Lord and his apostles, baptism is inextricably joined to salvation, and you cannot have one without the other. The significance of this cannot be understated.…
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Forsaking All to Follow the Lord Jesus Christ
There is always that one thing you, as an individual, must give up for the kingdom of God. For the rich young ruler, it was wealth (Matthew 19:16-22). He kept all the commandments but loved his money. Jesus told him he had to give it…
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Mark and Avoid False Preachers and Doctrines
A little leaven leaves the whole lump. A little false preaching corrupts the soul. False preachers must never be given a listening ear. Mark and avoid them. Listening to them even a little will expose you to their deceptions, and you will start questioning yourself…
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Salvation Is Free; Heaven Is Conditional on Obedience
Salvation is free and open to all, but entering heaven is conditional on obedience. Any sinner who repents and turns to Jesus will be accepted by Grace through faith; salvation is free to all. But entering heaven is for those who continue in the faith…
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Grace Is Not a License to Sin
Grace teaches us to say NO to ungodliness; it does not make provision for sin. Many Christians have been erroneously taught or believe that God is no longer judging sin in the New Testament and they can live how they wish and enter heaven. Grace…
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“I Will Build My Church.” Jesus
CHRIST is the HEAD of his church, and he said, I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). The church he is building is not buildings, denominations, or ministries of men; his church is the body…
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The Devil Knows That His Fate Is Sealed
“And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” Revelation 20:10 The devil has deceived so many people and blinded…
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God’s Name and Character Are Indivisible
God is not divided. Every single one of his attributes makes him who he is. When you cling to only one attribute of God to the exclusion of all others, you have a false god. False doctrines arise because people have a false god of…
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The Cost of Discipleship—Have You Counted the Cost?
There is a cost to following Jesus. To be a disciple of Christ and not just a professing Christian or religious Christian has a cost and price to pay. It is a narrow road, and it is difficult and littered with persecutions, reproach, and separation.…