Repentance
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Breaking Bad Habits: A Guide for Christians
Habits That Should Be Broken: Drinking (1 Peter 2:11) Tobacco Use (1 Corinthians 6:13-20) Swearing, Cursing, & Profanity (Ephesians 4:29) Gossiping (Proverbs 18:8) Faultfinding (Matthew 7:1-5) Anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7) Steps to Break a Bad Habit: Cultivate an intense desire to quit (Romans 12:9). Develop a strong aversion to the habit. Implore the aid of God… Continue reading
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The Scriptural Plan of Salvation
HEAR the Gospel Romans 10:17 BELIEVE the Gospel Hebrews 11:6 REPENT of Your Sins Acts 17:30 CONFESS Christ Romans 10:10 BE BAPTIZED into Christ Mark 16:16 OBEY the Gospel Hebrews 5:9 Continue reading
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Understanding the Thief on the Cross in Relation to the Law
Thief Under the Law of Moses Despite being under the Law of Moses (Romans 7:1-8), the thief’s encounter with Christ on the cross reveals a transitionary period (John 1:17). The Law of Moses remains in effect (Galatians 4:4, Matthew 5:17), but the thief’s interaction hints at a deeper understanding of the evolving testament. Transition from… Continue reading
