This article is part of an extended series. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses. Ephesians 1:7 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.  Matthews 26:28 About grace When we forgive a debt or an offense or an injury, we don’t require a payment for settlement.  That would be the opposite of forgiveness.  If repayment is made to us for what we lost,... > Full Story

Jesus Christ is touching and transforming people worldwide. He has opened and continues to open the window to people’s hearts, and they are moved to respond to God. Some have had...

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Not just a teacher of the way, but he himself was the way, and the only way. Who did this guy think he was, anyways?

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How can Christians claim that all human beings are “sinners”? Isn’t that just being unnecessary pessimistic? Aren’t people essentially good? Yes, people are,...

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In the wake of the horror and suffering of the recent terrorist attacks on Manhattan and the Pentagon, and recently the attacks on London, it has been heartwarming to see so many...

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I am a survivor (and many would even describe me as a success). I graduated from high school and university with honors. My survival has not been without some baggage.

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Early in January of 2004 I came to a crossroad in my life. I was living away from my family and going to college. I began to isolate myself from my friends. I remember lying in...

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As an instructor at a Christian writer’s conference, I was scheduled to spend half-hour advisory sessions with students who signed up to talk to me. But my appointment with...

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If I asked you to describe yourself, what would you say? Would you tell me your job title? Would you refer to your relationships – husband, wife, son, daughter, friend? Would...

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Adapted from the book of Luke (Luke 2:1-20) About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was the governor...

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