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Forgiving and Reconciling, Part III: Wherein We Admit That We Of All People Have No Right To Be Bitter Towards Anybody

God sets us believers free from the power of sin but not from the sin-stained story of our redemption. We’re not set free from that story because God wants us and others to see Christ Jesus continually displaying his gloriously … Continue reading

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Forgiving and Reconciling, Part II: Wherein We Hear The Good News That God Who Does Not Remember Our Sins Does Not Forget Them Either

Paul says in Romans that there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. But we should never misunderstand this and say that there is no judgment. To the contrary: If we want to be forgiven … Continue reading

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Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part VI: Make Sure BOTH Confessions Are Very, Very Specific

Paul says in Romans 10:9-11, “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and … Continue reading

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