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Perhaps 75% of the church believes sanctification is becoming “nicer.”

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Most churched people think sanctification means becoming nicer. But "nice" can mask a lost soul. True growth begins with loving God, obeying His Word, and grasping the concept of His grace.

“Societal division does not deteriorate God’s sovereignty.” 

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Societies fracture, but God's throne does not wobble. Scripture reveals a sovereign Lord whose purposes prevail through every cultural collision, political upheaval, and generational divide.

“He that fears God, fears nothing else.”

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John Donne makes the point that reverent fear of the Lord frees Christians from anxiety, and roots true courage in God's sovereignty.

“Show Me Your Scars,” said the dying woman.

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When a parish priest came to absolve a dying woman of her sins, she asked one piercing question: show me your scars. Only Christ, the Lamb of God, can forgive sins.

“Fading faith has nothing to do with the lack of examples of faithful people.”

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Fading faith is rarely caused by a lack of faithful examples. More often, it begins in the private choices of the mind—but God still loves fading hearts.

“The greater your knowledge of the goodness and grace of God on your life…”

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A Biblical Christian reflection on Matt Chandler’s quote about praising God in the storm through a deeper knowledge of God’s goodness and grace.

“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.

“If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things…” 

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Christians believe God controls all things, providing comfort and assurance through providence.

“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but…”

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True success is aligning one’s heart with Christ and living a life of faithfulness, love, and service, prioritizing eternal values over worldly pursuits.

“Remorse and repentance are not the same thing.”

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Remorse and repentance are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct concepts in a Biblical Christian worldview. Remorse is emotional regret for sin, while repentance involves a change of heart and turning away from sin.

“Suffering, then, is the badge of true discipleship.”

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Christians face global persecution, yet history shows it strengthens faith. Believers are called to support and advocate for those who are being persecuted.

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” 

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Worry is a common struggle for Christians, but the Bible encourages believers to trust in God’s control and care.

“I do believe that the dominant Christian theory is that…”

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Scott Adams, Dilbert creator, plans to convert to Christianity before dying of cancer. The article emphasizes salvation comes from accepting Christ, not good deeds.

“The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.” 

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The article explores the idea that God’s grace will always sustain believers, even in difficult times. It emphasizes that God is always present, providing comfort and guidance through scripture.

You are the only Bible some unbelievers will ever read.”

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Fallen Angels, Nephilim, and the Flood of Genesis 6

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Miracles That Glorify God: Healing the Man Born Blind

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In John 9, Jesus heals a man blind from birth—not because of anyone's sin, but so God's glory could be revealed. Discover how divine timing turns suffering into a stage for His power and an unmistakable testimony.

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You Matter to God: Finding Your Worth When Pain Lies

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When pain whispers that you are insignificant, Luke 12:7 reminds you that God numbers every hair on your head. You matter to Him—not for what you produce, but because you are His.

The Ministry of Reconciliation: God’s Call to Every Believer

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God's call is never just about us. It's about His mission to reconcile people to Himself, entrusting every believer as an ambassador in the sacred ministry of reconciliation.

Elijah in the Cave: When the Soul Goes Underground

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The prophets of triumph rarely speak of the hour after victory, when the body gives way. In Elijah's cave, God arrives without spectacle: first bread, then water, then a voice quiet enough not to break us further.

Called by Name: When Pain Makes You Forget Who You Are

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When betrayal, rejection, and pain make you forget who you are, Isaiah 43:1 answers with a deeply personal truth: God knows you by name, and you belong to Him.

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Why God created man?

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A profound question.
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Famous Atheists Who Became Christians

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How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

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The article explores loving God, growing in Christ, prioritizing His kingdom, and aligning life with His will. There is a need for a genuine relationship with God and loving Him with all one’s heart, mind, soul, and strength.
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You Matter to God: Finding Your Worth When Pain Lies

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One World Religion – From the Pope

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Universal salvation and Anonymous Christianity are the beginnings of the labor pains (Matt. 24:8).
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When Culture Shifts, Truth Remains

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When God Humiliated the gods of Egypt

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The plagues serve as a reminder that true stability, life, and protection come from God, not from external sources or false dependencies.
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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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My Time in a Chinese Holding Cell

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The terror of a God moment.
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Foreseen and Foretold: Why Death Could Not Hold Christ

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A thousand years before the cross, David knew the Messiah would breathe His last — and rise. The departure had to be complete, for the resurrection was the whole point of the crucifixion.
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A Lamb’s Blood is used as Snake Venom

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Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
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Planted with Purpose

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Choose the soil you wish to be planted in.
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God is Outside of Time

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What is the impact of this truth from the context of a human frame of reference?
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The Ministry of Reconciliation: God’s Call to Every Believer

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The Tower of Babel, Transhumanism and the End Times

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Do God's actions at Babel predict His actions as we approach earthly mortality?

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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.

Why didn’t Adam and Eve use iPhones in the Garden?

Why didn’t Adam and Eve use iPhones in the Garden? Because they learned not to trust an Apple. Behind the joke is a deeper lesson about temptation, deception, sin, and trusting God’s Word.

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Jesus Christ stands at the center of history. From fulfilled Old Testament prophecy to archaeology, art, music, and morality, the evidence converges to reveal Him as the promised Messiah and Lord of all creation.
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The Occult in the Bible: Forbidden Power and Rebellion

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Loving Difficult People: The Mark of Spiritual Maturity

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God Didn’t Do This to Me

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Why Humans Cry: A Christian Perspective on the Purpose of Tears

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Does Satan Know Your Name

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The book of Job, in the Old Testament, is interesting because it exposes the reader to a rare view of the supernatural realm, by offering detailed conversations between God and Satan. Since the Bible is an instruction manual for life, these discussions are unknown to Job, yet have significant consequences on his life and those of his family. For us, it offers a perspective on the question, does Satan know our name as well?

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When a Nation Spirals, Guard Your Own Heart

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Israel turned to the sun, moon, and stars, and God gave them over to the ruin they chose. The more urgent question is the spiral of your own heart. Keep it turned toward God, and He will handle what comes next.

Speaking Freely: How Honest Are You About Jesus?

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We Still Make Calves: The Idols Progress Cannot Cure

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

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

Question # 28: What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?

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Answer: At the day of judgment they will...

Question #39: With what attitude should we pray?

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

Question #36: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?

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Answer: That he is God, coeternal with the...

Question #46: What is the Lord’s Supper?

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The Lord’s Supper, commanded by Christ, commemorates his death and anticipates our future communion with him.

Question #44: What is baptism?

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Baptism signifies our adoption into Christ, cleansing from sin, and commitment to the Lord and church.

Question #25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

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Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross...

Question #49: Where is Christ now?

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Christ rose bodily from the grave, rules his kingdom, and intercedes for us until his return to judge and renew the world.

Question #33: Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?

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Answer: No, they should not, as everything necessary...

Question #11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?

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Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or...