Grace
September 5th, 2008
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We have now been justified by his blood. - Romans 5:9
[We] are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. - Romans 3:24
We hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. - Romans 3:28
Justified or forgiven?
Being justified before God and being forgiven by God are not identical. To be justified in a courtroom is not the same as being forgiven. ...
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September 5th, 2008
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The former priests . . . were prevented by death from continuing in office, but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues...
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To Bring the Old Testament Priesthood to an End"
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September 5th, 2008
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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.
Ephesians 1:7
This is my blood of the covenant, which...
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The Forgiveness of Sins"
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September 5th, 2008
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Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, A fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. - Ephesians 5:2
Christ loved the church and gave...
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To Show His Love for Us"
Tags: answers, christianity, death, doctrine, dying, eternal life, foundational, friends, gift, glory, god's love, grace, honor, Jesus, john, john piper, Lamb of God, love, men, mercy, passion, the passion of Jesus Christ, truth, why did Jesus die, Women
September 5th, 2008
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Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us – for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on...
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To Absorb the Wrath of God"
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August 19th, 2008
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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A Conversation About Love and God"
Tags: christianity, death, faith, forgiveness, freedom, God, grace, Jesus Christ, love, plan, prayer, questions, sin, spiritual growth
May 15th, 2008
Changing our behavior requires looking below the surface. Far too often we give up on our New Year’s resolutions because our efforts are stymied by something brewing deep within.
Although...
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Resolutions that Last"
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May 14th, 2008
It is not unusual for Christians to feel guilty because of sin in their lives, and to have problems dealing with that guilt and sin. We think that once we have become Christians,...
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Dealing with the Problem of Sin and Guilt"
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April 18th, 2008
What is the worst sin you can think of? Murder? Denying Christ? Sex outside of marriage? Hurting a child? Humanity is capable of some pretty awful things. If I asked you to think...
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God Doesn’t Grade on a Curve"
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March 20th, 2008
My Spiritual Journey:
>At school, we are sometimes bogged with homework, assignments, reports, etc…..leading to information overload. That is what I felt when I was in school….but...
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Success With a Purpose"
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