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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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My Testimony of Confession, Repentance, and Restitution
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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5 Things Jesus Praised the Church in Thyatira For
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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Importance of Baptism for the Believer
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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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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Head Covering, Headship and Worship
“If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.” Paul, 1 Corinthians 11:16 Women must cover their heads when praying or prophesying and in public worship. These were not Paul’s words but a command and tradition…
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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.…
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He Who Endures to the End Shall Be Saved
We are not saved once for all; salvation is not an event. We are saved (justification), being saved (sanctification), and shall be saved (glorification) when we receive our resurrected bodies. Salvation has a beginning, and an ending. That’s why Jesus is called the author and…
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True Salvation Produces Fruits of Righteousness
True salvation produces fruits of righteousness. Grace is not a license to sin. Grace teaches us to say NO to ungodliness (Titus 2:12). The Holy Spirit is HOLY. When he truly comes inside of you, he will make you holy, and sin will become foreign…
