Many Christians today understand that we are justified by Christ alone. A justified person knows that their sins are forgiven and eternal life is theirs. But, far too few of us really understand that we are also glorified by Christ alone. In Romans 8:29-30, Paul tells us, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to …
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63210 10. Transformation Awaits!
Up until that hot August day at Edna’s in 2004, I had stayed busy, living my version of a “good” Christian life by trying to love God and others. I’d lived this way because deep down in my soul, I thought I had to earn God’s love by doing “good” things and avoiding evil ones. …
63207 7. New Covenant: Love Promises
As mentioned in the prior chapter, the New Covenant includes two parts: “[1] believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and [2] love one another as He gave us commandment (1 John 3:23). Throughout the New Testament we are repeatedly reminded of faith and love. Faith alone isn’t enough to life a full …
63200 Timeless Love Transforming Love (book)
Contents 1. “Mary You Don’t Love” 2. In the Image of God 3. Adam and the Fall 4. Moses and the Law: “You Shall Love” 5. God’s Solution: “This is My Beloved Son” 6. New Covenant: Faith Promises 7. New Covenant: Love Promises 8. Paul’s Warning: “O Foolish Galatians!” 9. Glorified: Radiating God’s Love 10. …
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65700 The Struggle for Inner Peace (book)
Download the eBook in PDF (external link) Acknowledgments Table of Contents 1. Life’s Many Stresses 2. Discovering Yourself 3. After Discovery … What? 4. The Impact of Our Emotions 5. Embracing the Truth 6. Behaviors that Stand in the Way of Your Peace 7. Mind and Body 8. There Is Hope 9. The Responsibility Is …
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64301 1. Was Jesus a Real Person?
Did Jesus Christ really exist, or is Christianity a legend built upon a fictitious character like Harry Potter? For nearly two thousand years most of our world has considered Jesus a real man who had exceptional character, leadership and power over nature. But today some are saying he never existed. The argument against Jesus’ existence, …
64303 3. Is Jesus God?
Have you ever met a man who is the focus of attention wherever he goes? Some mysterious, indefinable characteristic sets him apart from all other men. Well, that’s the way it was two thousand years ago with Jesus Christ. Jesus’ greatness was obvious to all those who saw and heard him. And while most great …
64302 2. Was There a Jesus Conspiracy?
We have seen that leading historians unanimously accept the fact that Jesus was a real person who has significantly impacted our world. Nevertheless, countless conspiracy theories have attacked the New Testament teaching of his deity. Perhaps the most widely believed conspiracy theory has been postulated by Dan Brown in his fictional novel, The Da Vinci …
64304 4. Are the Gospel Accounts of Jesus True?
The New Testament Gospels give us the accounts of Jesus’ life, words, death and resurrection. The book of Acts tells us how the apostles spread the message of Jesus throughout the 1st century, and the letters to early churches are foundational to Christian doctrines believed today. They claim to be eyewitness accounts of Jesus and …
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64305 5. Is Jesus the Jewish Messiah?
When Jesus was born, wise men from the East traveled to Israel to find and worship the newborn King of the Jews, following a bright star in the sky. They believed this brilliant star was a sign of the birth of a great king, who had been promised by ancient Hebrew prophets. Author Ray Stedman reveals …