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Is Jesus Having An Affair?
Posted on July 2, 2014 5 Comments
Adultery is a sin. It occurs when a married person develops an intimate relationship with someone other than his or her spouse. The Law forbids it. God frowns on it. Jesus is accused of it. Is He guilty?
Will Grace Cause You to Sin?
Posted on June 25, 2014 1 Comment
Have you ever heard some well-meaning Christian say that too much of grace will cause people to sin? Probably. That warning, unfortunately, accomplishes just the opposite of what is intended. Inadvertently, it is actually encouraging believers to take their eyes off of Jesus to some degree (however small), in order to
Please Be Seated
Posted on February 26, 2014 5 Comments
No chair was permitted in the Old Testament earthly sanctuary. God did not allow the Levitical priests to sit. He required them to remain on their feet continually. Why? Their work was not finished. And He wanted to make sure no one coming to the temple would get the impression that it was. As long […]
This Christian Life Is Impossible
Posted on October 30, 2013 2 Comments
How many times have you heard that God requires you to live the Christian life and all you need to do is make up your mind that you will live as Christ would have you live? You hear this, you make a fresh dedication of your life to Christ, you try your best to live […]
Laying Aside Every Weight
Posted on October 23, 2013 2 Comments
Hebrews 12 likens the Christian journey to a race. It then enjoins us to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us so that we can run the race well. That makes sense. Every serious runner knows that
Look and Live
Posted on October 15, 2013 3 Comments
“Two boys were playing in the snow one day, when one said to the other, ‘Let us see who can make the straightest path in the snow.’ His companion readily accepted the proposition, and they started. One boy fixed his eyes on a tree, and walked along without taking his eyes off the object selected. […]
A Moment of Grace 