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God Has Chosen Us in Christ to Be Set Apart
God has chosen us in Christ to be set apart for him. We are not to be like the world. “This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.” Isaiah 43:21 “And He died for all, that those who live should no…
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Christ Is All: Our Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption.
Christ Is All: Our Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption. He alone is the BOAST of the true believer. Christ is our WISDOM, RIGHTEOUSNESS, SANCTIFICATION, and REDEMPTION. (1 Corinthians 1:30-31) There is no extra righteousness we can have or attain apart from his. We are the…
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Genuine and Complete Repentance Is Key to Total Deliverance
The key component to any form of deliverance or freedom from any bondage or sin is TRUE REPENTANCE. Not just saying sorry but complete and total repentance. One must 1. Readiness and Willingness Be ready and willing to do whatever it takes to be free.…
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True Holiness Is the Fruit of Abiding in Christ
We cannot be holy by our own efforts and works. If we wish to be truly holy, we must ABIDE IN CHRIST. He is the true vine, and we are branches. Holiness is who he is. When we abide in him and remain in loving…
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God’s Standard and Way to Heaven Have Not Changed
The standards and way to heaven have not changed to suit the modern generation: The way is still difficult. (Matthew 7:14) The gate is still narrow. (Matthew 7:14) The highway is still one of holiness. (Isaiah 35:8) The path is still ancient. (Jeremiah 6:16) Those…
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Heaven Is the Abode of the Holy
Heaven is the abode of the Holy; Nothing unclean will ever enter it “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Are the things you are living for worth Christ dying for?” Leonard…
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Be Careful With the Sins of the Tongue
The Bible warns us over and over to be careful with our words. God honors his word and keeps his word. He does not lie, exaggerate, or make false claims and promises. He fulfills what he says. In fact, the Bible says, “God is not…
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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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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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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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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…
