Category: Christianity 501
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138 The Gospel: The Lamb of God!
The Gospel is the “Good News” that has the potential to change a life and change a person’s eternal destination. When we talk about the Gospel, we are talking about Jesus and what He has done and continues to do in the life of a Believer. When we share, teach, or preach about Jesus, our focus…
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137 The Gospel: The Name!
Over the last several posts I have been making a distinction between the Gospel (salvation) and Christianity (discipleship). The Gospel is about what Jesus has done; Christianity is the response of a born-again believer to what Jesus has done. The message of the Gospel is what turns a heart towards the Lord! Trying to preach…
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135 The Gospel: The Cross!
135 The Gospel: The Cross! Over the years I’ve observed that many confuse the Gospel with the Christian lifestyle. While both Gospel and Christian lifestyles are important you must accept the Gospel before you can live a genuine Christian lifestyle. You see, it is the power of the Gospel that produces the Christian lifestyle and…
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134 The Gospel: The Kingdom!
1. The Kingdom It is such an important truth that Jesus tells us to: “… seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 2. What is the Kingdom? “The Kingdom of God is the realm where Jesus Christ reigns as King and God’s authority…
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133 Knocked Down but not Knocked Out!
Knocked Down but not Knocked out! As you know, the Apostle Paul suffered greatly for the cause of Christ, and yet he never lost his focus on his commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. He determined in his heart not to allow the circumstances of life to define who he was and his relationship with…
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132 New Beginnings!
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to leave the past behind and make new decisions for the future. The most important decision one can make is to make a new commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps you’ve strayed or walked away from God, there is no better time than now…