gospel
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The gospel dares us to ignore our feelings…
The gospel of the Lord Jesus is unemotional… it is simply a truth. Jesus; the God-Man died and rose to life for sinners; to absorb their guilt, punishment and death, and to make them righteous, holy and alive as His… Continue reading
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Gospel Hurdles: People don’t know what a “King” is
There’re many hurdles to people accepting and believing in Jesus, but one of the commonly ignored hurdles is the concept of even having a “lord” or a “King”. People just don’t get what that means. And this is probably a… Continue reading
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The gospel is a press-release not an archive.
The word gospel is usually thought to mean “good news”, but it’s more like “important news”. The gospel is what happens when the president calls the TV stations and says, “Clear your airwaves, I need to address the nation in… Continue reading
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Who should church be “for”?
This is a question that seems to cause grumbling, but that’s usually because those discussing it haven’t defined their terms, and the preposition “for” is very slippery. As such, these are all true… Church is for everyone! It’s a gathering… Continue reading
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What did Paul share when he shared his life?
In 1Thessalonians, Paul says “We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” A common reaction to… Continue reading
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