Category: characteristics of a follower

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Attitudes that are Good – and Rewarding

When we say someone has an attitude, we usually imply ‘a bad attitude.’ But there are plenty of good and rewarding attitudes as well. And some are surprising. Jesus gave us a list of attitudes with their rewards as he began the Sermon on the Mount. Over the next few weeks, we will explore these…
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September 28, 2024 1

What is Salvation?

“Can I lose my salvation?” I have heard that question many times. Unfortunately, the premise of the question is wrong! The question treats salvation like it’s an object or possession that we have. However, that is not a biblical approach to the whole idea of salvation. Salvation is not an end result of the sinner’s…
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September 10, 2024 0

We Need a Revival of Civil Discourse

Civil discourse has been eroded by an unrelenting stream of anger and an almost religious insistence on our rights. Sadly, this is occurring in the church and if society is going to return to the standard of civility, it must start in the church. Social media is awash in anger and the free expression of…
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July 30, 2024 0

Truth and Justice and Righteousness: Mandatory Christian Values

There are several prominent themes in Prophecy. One of those themes is the responsibility of God’s people to carry forth truth and justice and righteousness (Jeremiah 4:2). In our culture today, these words often take on meaning that is not consistent with the biblical text so we often struggle to understand them – and, in…
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July 3, 2024 0