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Faith – You shouldn’t be able to reason someone out of a position they didn’t reason themselves into. 

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Jonathan Swift's quote exposes a hard truth: logic alone never produced saving faith, and logic alone can't take it away.

God appoints discouragement to produce dependence.

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Discouragement isn't abandonment. It's often the tool God uses to break self-reliance and teach us to depend on Him alone.

When dad says “no” to candy for dinner, the child accepts the adult knows better. God sees us as His children.

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A child trusts a father's 'no' without full understanding. See what that models about trusting God's wisdom even when His plans stay hidden.

The only man-made thing in Heaven are the scars of Jesus.

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Jesus carried His wounds into heaven forever - the only scars that remain, eternal proof that love once bled for sinners like us.

We live in a world of shades of gray but God’s economy is black and white. 

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Jeff Hilles's quote points to a hard truth: God doesn't grade on a curve, but He offers full grace through Jesus Christ for every sinner.

We never find out the strength of the evil impulse inside us until we try to fight it.

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C.S. Lewis reminds us we never know sin's full strength until we resist it, and why that struggle points straight to the gospel.

The culture as a whole is in a free fall of denial. Nobody in this free fall has on a parachute.

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A culture can deny God and judgment all the way down, but denial changes nothing - grace is the only parachute, and now is the time.

Friends are like coals in a fire – together, they glow; apart, they grow cold.

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C. S. Lewis's coal image reveals why Christian fellowship isn't optional - isolated faith cools, but shared worship and accountability keep it burning.

Christianity is no longer defined by the Bible

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When Christianity loses its biblical definition, it loses its substance. Jeff Hilles's quote warns of a faith redefined by culture.

At times we are no different than the Money Changers.

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We like to imagine ourselves on the right side of Jesus' temple cleansing, until we ask what we are really selling in His house.

Barna – only 4% of the U.S. population claims to hold a true Biblical Worldview

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Barna's research shows only 4 percent of Americans hold a true Biblical worldview—a sobering call for the church to recover sound doctrine.

We need to err on the side of love, not condemnation.

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Jeff Hilles' quote points to Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, showing why believers must choose grace over self-righteous judgment.

Don’t hide out in a megachurch.

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A megachurch can let you hide from real accountability. Scripture calls believers to true fellowship, not anonymous attendance.

Every contact you make with everyone you meet will help them or hinder them on their journey to heaven.

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C.S. Lewis reminds us that every encounter either points someone toward Heaven or quietly pushes them further away from Christ and His Gospel.

Predestination does not justify Christians not sharing the Good News

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Predestination is true, but it never excuses silence. God ordains the ends and the means: our witness is how He draws the lost to Christ.

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Persecution Rises as Churches Confront the Culture

This week: Christian genocide in Nigeria, detained pastors in China and Sudan, abortion and gender measures at the ballot box, and sharp debates over Israel, marriage, and sound doctrine.
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Women Teaching Men: Seminaries vs the Church

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Conservative seminaries let women teach future pastors, yet those same churches won't ordain women as elders. Scripture explains why.

Burning Bush: What Moses Teaches Us About God’s Timing

Spiritual Growth Randy DeVaul -
Randy DeVaul looks at Moses and the burning bush, and asks what God might be doing in the seasons that feel more like exile.

The Biblical View of Sin: Adam, Eve, and Gender Roles

In the News Jeff Hilles -
Were Adam and Eve equally guilty? A Biblical look at sin's origin, deception, gender roles, and why both need the Gospel.

Recorded, Not Endorsed: Why Polygamy Never Overturns Genesis 2:24

In the News William Delmore -
An Ohio pastor's viral polygamy claim ignores Jesus' own words in Matthew 19: God's design was one man, one wife, from the start.

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El Roi: Finding God’s Peace in Tears and Trail Walks

Nora Gwen -
Tears before dawn, a dark trail, and financial worry give way to the quiet assurance that El Roi sees every burden we carry.

World Christian: Living God’s Global Mission Every Day

Randy DeVaul -
Discover what it means to become a World Christian - someone whose life, prayers, and giving reflect God's heart for every nation.

New Testament Reliability: Debunking the Telephone Game Myth

Nicholas Bradfield -
Does the New Testament's text survive as reliable history, or is it a rumor worn thin by centuries of copying? The evidence says otherwise.

Toxic Church or Healthy Church? How to Tell the Difference

Jaqueline C. Grandi -
What separates a healthy church from a toxic one? Learn the warning signs and the marks of a faith community that reflects grace.

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Year of the Sword or Year of the Scalpel? What 5787 Really Means

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5787 is being called the Year of the Sword, but Hebrews 4:12 cuts closer to home than any battle cry - it exposes us first.
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Famous Atheists Who Became Christians

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An Oxford atheist argued with friends until Christianity made more sense than materialism. These stories of scientists, journalists, and scholars who crossed from unbelief to faith still challenge and inspire.
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Why R.C. Sproul and Billy Graham Will Meet in Heaven

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R.C. Sproul and Billy Graham stood on opposite sides of the Calvinist-Arminian divide, yet their shared faith in Christ points to a deeper unity than theological rivalry.
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Persecution Rises as Churches Confront the Culture

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This week: Christian genocide in Nigeria, detained pastors in China and Sudan, abortion and gender measures at the ballot box, and sharp debates over Israel, marriage, and sound doctrine.
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The Biblical View of Sin: Adam, Eve, and Gender Roles

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Were Adam and Eve equally guilty? A Biblical look at sin's origin, deception, gender roles, and why both need the Gospel.
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Why God created man?

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God created man in His image and with a purpose, but Adam lost it chasing God's likeness. Every hard thing since then is part of a plan already in motion to conform us to the image of His Son.
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Recorded, Not Endorsed: Why Polygamy Never Overturns Genesis 2:24

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An Ohio pastor's viral polygamy claim ignores Jesus' own words in Matthew 19: God's design was one man, one wife, from the start.
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Faith – You shouldn’t be able to reason someone out of a position they didn’t reason themselves into. 

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Jonathan Swift's quote exposes a hard truth: logic alone never produced saving faith, and logic alone can't take it away.
In the News

Women Teaching Men: Seminaries vs the Church

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Conservative seminaries let women teach future pastors, yet those same churches won't ordain women as elders. Scripture explains why.
In the News

One World Religion – From the Pope

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Pope Francis told a Singapore interfaith gathering that all religions are different languages leading to the same God. Revelation warns of exactly this convergence, and the signs are worth taking seriously.
In the News

Biblical Forgiveness and Boundaries: Forgive Without Enabling Harm

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Forgiveness is required, but enabling abuse is not. Learn how Scripture balances limitless forgiveness with godly wisdom, healthy boundaries, and the freedom Christ offers every believer who has been deeply wounded.
In the News

UN Sculpture and the Bible

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Spiritual Growth

Corporate Worship: Why the Gathered Church Isn’t Optional

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Lone-ranger faith isn't Biblical: see why Christians need corporate worship, fellowship, and the ordinary elements of a church service.
Spiritual Growth

Predestination vs. Free Will: What the Bible Says About Salvation

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Does God choose us, or do we choose God? The predestination vs. free will debate is one of Christianity's most enduring — and both views are rooted in Scripture. Here's what the Bible actually says about salvation.
In the News

Can You Be Good Without God?

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An atheist group kept a stretch of road litter-free — proof that good behavior needs no faith. But the Bible draws a sharper line between morality and righteousness, and only one of them can make us right with God.
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“The Rod and the Staff are a symbol…”

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The rod and staff symbolize protection and guidance, with the cross embodying God’s justice and mercy.
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Christianity vs. christianity – Who’s who in Eternity 

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The Silent Lamb: Why Jesus Had to Die Only Once

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Like a lamb led silently to slaughter, Jesus bore what we deserved. This devotional connects D-Day's cost to the far greater price paid at the cross.
In the News

5 Ways AI Acts Like a Demon

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AI offers increased knowledge, similar to the serpent’s temptation in the Garden of Eden. It can lie, deceive, and tell people what they want to hear, mirroring Satan’s tactics. Ultimately, the article suggests that AI, like demons, can be destructive.

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What the Bible Actually Says About Pride and Homosexuality

Scripture does not open with a rule about sex—it opens with a design. From Genesis to Romans to a single past-tense word in First Corinthians, the Bible's case is clear and consistent and offers hope for every sinner on the list.

Why did the female minister go to bed?

Scripture reserves the pastoral office for qualified men. Here's a gentle, verse-by-verse look at why and what the SBC's 2025 vote revealed about the debate.

Church: You’d Love To Help, But Stacking Chairs is not Your Spiritual Gift

God doesn't only use our strengths. Sometimes He calls us into the work we'd rather skip, reminding us that every member of His body matters.

Bible Receives Modern Update With ‘Morally Gray Edition’

A Babylon Bee satire imagines a "Morally Gray Edition" of the Bible that removes God's absolute moral standards. The joke lands because progressive theology really is trying to soften Scripture.

Besides Adam and Eve, what person in the Bible had no earthly parents?

Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses died, conquered Canaan in obedience to God, and pointed forward to Jesus through his very name, which means "Yahweh saves."

Daily Bible Reading: Why No Christian Should Regret Time in the Word.

A satirical Babylon Bee headline pokes fun at our excuses, but the punchline is should not be true... no Christian has ever truly regretted opening the Bible. Here is why daily Scripture reading must be your soul's first meal of the day.

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Recorded, Not Endorsed: Why Polygamy Never Overturns Genesis 2:24

An Ohio pastor's viral polygamy claim ignores Jesus' own words in Matthew 19: God's design was one man, one wife, from the start.
In the News

The Biblical View of Sin: Adam, Eve, and Gender Roles

Were Adam and Eve equally guilty? A Biblical look at sin's origin, deception, gender roles, and why both need the Gospel.
In the News

Women Teaching Men: Seminaries vs the Church

Conservative seminaries let women teach future pastors, yet those same churches won't ordain women as elders. Scripture explains why.
In the News

Women in Church Leadership: What the Bible Actually Teaches

Why do Southern Baptists reserve the pastorate for men while prizing women's leadership everywhere else in the church's life?
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Finding Peace in Busy Days When Life Feels Overwhelming

JM Troppello reflects on learning to pause, pray, and trust God's faithfulness even on the most chaotic, task-filled days.
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Advance Euthanasia Requests: Why the Person Who Remains Still Matters

Bill C-41 would let Canadians request euthanasia in advance, before losing capacity to consent - but Scripture says life isn't ours to sign away.
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Halloween for Christians: Fear It or Embrace It?

Should Christians avoid Halloween's pagan roots or use the night to share Christ's light with neighbors? Zack Duncan weighs both views.
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AI Chatbot Morality: Why Blending Faiths Isn’t Neutral

AP reports Anthropic, Meta, and Google are consulting clergy and the Vatican to code AI morality, raising an old danger: blending faiths.
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Robotic Warfare and Bible Prophecy: Should Christians Worry?

Autonomous weapons are advancing fast, but Christians don't have to choose between denial and panic - Scripture offers a clearer way to think about it.
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Vertical Relationship with God: What Polarized Sunglasses Teach Us

Fix your eyes on God, not the world: polarized sunglasses offer a sharp, physical picture of staying vertical amid horizontal noise.
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Fear of the Lord: The Only Fear Worth Having

Debra Hodges unpacks what the Bible teaches about fear- when it enslaves, when it frees, and why only reverence for God sets us secure.
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Answered Prayer or Coincidence? A Real-Life Story of God’s Timing

Zack Duncan recounts a jaw-dropping doctor's-appointment coincidence and asks what's more reasonable: blind luck or a God who hears prayer.
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Restoring Family Relationships: How God Heals What Seems Broken

JM Troppello reflects on hectic family moves, answered prayers, and the patient, quiet ways God mends broken relationships over the years.
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Prisoner Reentry and Justice: What Micah 6:8 Requires of the Church

A man seven months out of federal prison asks what justice, mercy, and humility require when churches decide who gets a second chance.
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Catholic Rosary Theology: Why Its Focus on Mary Is Unbiblical

Public Rosary rallies are spreading, but the prayer's 53 Hail Marys raise a serious question: does it crowd out worship owed to Christ alone?

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Let Trust Deliver You

Maryanne W.N. -
Saved by grace yet drowning in anxiety a month later, a new believer feared God would fail to provide, stall her sanctification, or simply not show up. Fourteen years on, His provision never has failed.

Will Eternity be Different For Each Of Us? – Part 1 – Heaven?

Jeff Hilles -
Eternity... life after the grave... Heaven and Hell... This...

Lessons from Job

Rina Schultz -
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What Does It Take To Get Into Heaven – Part 2

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How Much Faith Do We Need? Along the timeline of...

Our Proximity to Jesus

Derek Hastings -
A dog on a morning prayer walk went wild with joy toward a stranger, and its owner said it had never done that before. That moment captures what happens when we draw close enough to Jesus that His presence lingers on us.

Water Baptism and Living Water in the Christian Life

Rina Schultz -
The author explores the significance of water in the Bible and its connection to spiritual growth and new beginnings. Schultz shares her personal experience of navigating through difficult times, drawing strength from biblical passages like Isaiah 43:1-5 and Matthew 11:28-30. She emphasizes God’s faithfulness and presence during challenging times, highlighting how He carries burdens and fights battles.

Developing a culture of discipleship

Jeremy Taliaferro -
Christian Mentorship My closet is a unique environment. If left...

Survey of the Gospel of John

Jaqueline C. Grandi -
John opens before creation itself, declaring Jesus the eternal Word made flesh. This survey traces how one Gospel moves from cosmic prologue to empty tomb, inviting every reader to believe and receive life in His name.

Devotions

The Silent Lamb: Why Jesus Had to Die Only Once

Rich Holt -
Like a lamb led silently to slaughter, Jesus bore what we deserved. This devotional connects D-Day's cost to the far greater price paid at the cross.

Do You Truly Understand What You Are Reading?

Rich Holt -
A college quiz, a fluid mechanics class, and a father's wariness of a phone call all reveal the same gap: hearing words isn't the same as grasping their meaning. True understanding of Christ's call runs deeper than words alone.

The Ethiopian Eunuch’s Example of All-Day Worship

Rich Holt -
A first-century eunuch rode thousands of miles to worship, then spent his journey home reading Scripture aloud. What does that reveal about our own worship habits today?

Finding Your Identity in Christ When Roles Overwhelm

Rich Holt -
Philip met an Ethiopian official defined by many titles and roles. This devotional asks which version of you will answer when the Holy Spirit calls.

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Persecution Rises as Churches Confront the Culture

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This week: Christian genocide in Nigeria, detained pastors in China and Sudan, abortion and gender measures at the ballot box, and sharp debates over Israel, marriage, and sound doctrine.
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Women Teaching Men: Seminaries vs the Church

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Conservative seminaries let women teach future pastors, yet those same churches won't ordain women as elders. Scripture explains why.
Spiritual Growth

Burning Bush: What Moses Teaches Us About God’s Timing

Randy DeVaul Randy DeVaul -
Randy DeVaul looks at Moses and the burning bush, and asks what God might be doing in the seasons that feel more like exile.
In the News

The Biblical View of Sin: Adam, Eve, and Gender Roles

Jeff Hilles Jeff Hilles -
Were Adam and Eve equally guilty? A Biblical look at sin's origin, deception, gender roles, and why both need the Gospel.
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Recorded, Not Endorsed: Why Polygamy Never Overturns Genesis 2:24

William Delmore William Delmore -
An Ohio pastor's viral polygamy claim ignores Jesus' own words in Matthew 19: God's design was one man, one wife, from the start.
Devotion

The Silent Lamb: Why Jesus Had to Die Only Once

Rich Holt Rich Holt -
Like a lamb led silently to slaughter, Jesus bore what we deserved. This devotional connects D-Day's cost to the far greater price paid at the cross.
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El Roi: Finding God’s Peace in Tears and Trail Walks

Nora Gwen Nora Gwen -
Tears before dawn, a dark trail, and financial worry give way to the quiet assurance that El Roi sees every burden we carry.
In the News

Finding Peace in Busy Days When Life Feels Overwhelming

JM Troppello JM Troppello -
JM Troppello reflects on learning to pause, pray, and trust God's faithfulness even on the most chaotic, task-filled days.
Spiritual Growth

Corporate Worship: Why the Gathered Church Isn’t Optional

Jeff Hilles Jeff Hilles -
Lone-ranger faith isn't Biblical: see why Christians need corporate worship, fellowship, and the ordinary elements of a church service.
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Women in Church Leadership: What the Bible Actually Teaches

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Why do Southern Baptists reserve the pastorate for men while prizing women's leadership everywhere else in the church's life?

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Question #7: What does the law of God require?

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Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we...

Question #43: What are the sacraments or ordinances?

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Water poured, bread broken, cup raised — baptism and the Lord's Supper are more than rituals. They are visible pledges where the Spirit seals gospel promises to every believer who receives them.

Question # 23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?

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Answer: That because of his divine nature his...

Question #27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?

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Answer: No, only those who are elected by...

Question #48: What is the church?

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The church, chosen by God for eternal life, is united by faith and called to proclaim the gospel and prefigure Christ’s kingdom.

Question #13: Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?

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Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has...

Question #39: With what attitude should we pray?

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Answer: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission...

Question #44: What is baptism?

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Water poured in the name of the Trinity is more than ritual. Baptism publicly seals a believer's adoption into Christ, the washing away of sin, and a lifelong belonging to God and His people.

Question #40: What should we pray?

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Answer: The whole Word of God directs and inspires...

Question # 24: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

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Answer: Since death is the punishment for sin,...