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Who is the Bride of Christ? 7 Characteristics
The Bible describes Jesus as the bridegroom, and the Church as his bride. But is every professing Christian the Bride of Christ? “He that hath the bride is the bridegroom” Prophet John referring to Jesus in John 3:29 God is also referred to severally in…
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7 Keys to Spiritual Growth from the Life of Jesus
The Christian life is not static, but one of progressive spiritual growth into the image of Christ. It says in Romans 8:29 that “whom he (God) did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be…
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Why God Uses Unbelievers to Judge the Church
Recently there was a BBC documentary exposing a Nigerian prophet with one of the largest followings in Africa. There have also been sex scandals in many churches at large over the past few years exposed by the secular media. Many of these involve well-known preachers…
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Types of Rewards and Crowns for Believers in Heaven
Did you know that believers in Jesus Christ will be given differing rewards and crowns in heaven, based on what they did while on Earth? Jesus made it clear in his teachings that he would come back again one day and he would reward each…
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The Promises of Jesus to Those That Overcome
As believers, we are in a spiritual battleground on earth. We are advancing toward the kingdom of heaven, and Jesus our conquering King expects us to overcome. In the last book of the bible, The Book of Revelation (Chapters 2 and 3), Jesus gives 7…
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Satan is a Legalist- Sin gives him Legal Rights
There is a spiritual war going on for the souls of men. The devil is working hard to capture as many souls as he can through legal rights. The spiritual world works through open doors and legalities. Sin and disobedience to God is what gives…
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Sanctification in the Life of a Believer
Sanctification is the purifying work of God by his Spirit in the believer that makes him Holy as he continually walks in obedience to God. To sanctify is to make holy, purify, and set apart (consecrate). For this is the will of God, even your…
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A True Christian Must be Christ-Like
The purpose of Christianity is to produce Christ-like disciples of Jesus. Jesus died to save us from our sins and sinful nature so that we may become like him. The resurrected life of Christ in us should make us like him. We are born again…
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Heaven is for the Holy and Obedient
Our church attendance, religious duties, and claims to be Christians by themselves will not get us into heaven. Many Christians and even some whom God uses will be cast into hell for disobedience and living in sin. The Bible says that without HOLINESS, NO ONE…
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The Constant War Raging for Your Soul
We are in a perpetual war for our souls. Satan never sleeps and works hard to plant seeds of sin and compromise in people’s lives to lead them away from God. Jesus said, “While men slept, the enemy planted tares among the wheat.” (Matthew 13:25)…
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4 Ways to Avoid Spiritual Deception-Test Every Spirit
Jesus warned us about the prevalence of deception in the last days. He said many false prophets would arise to deceive if possible the very elect. The only sure way not to be deceived in these last days is to walk in a close and…
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Why the Way to Heaven is Difficult
We live in a time when people think that getting to heaven is very easy. But Jesus said that the way is difficult. Some think it is as simple as saying a sinner’s prayer or going to church and serving God only. The more presumptuous…
