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Under Obligation
Romans 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. 14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians,…
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The Word of God compared to the Opinions of Men
“Here we see the power of preaching the Gospel. It is beyond all the might and the power of the world and of all creatures. Christ proves His ability to draw the hearts of men through the Word alone. In the eyes of reason, the preaching of the Word is unimpressive compared to kings and…
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How to Resist the Devil’s Persecution of Faith
“When the devil throws our sins up to us and declares that we deserve death and hell, we ought to speak thus: “I admit that I deserve death and hell. What of it? Does this mean that I shall be sentenced to eternal damnation? By no means. For I know One who suffered and made…
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Jesus is my Righteousness, Dennis is His Sin
“Now I should like to know whether your soul, tired of its own righteousness, is learning to be revived by and to trust in the righteousness of Christ. . . . My dear brother, learn Christ and him crucified. Learn to pray to him and, despairing of yourself, say, ‘You, Lord Jesus, are my righteousness,…
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Can I be hip and cool and be a Christ follower at the same time?
I grew up in a Christian family, studied in a Christian school, went to a Christian church, wear Christian tshirt, listen to Steve Green and Michael W Smith, watch left behind movies, hair was always short. I thought this is how the world looks like. Then I met a bunch of Christians that looked different…