Dec 9
2017
Contend for the Faith
Those in spiritual leadership must take care to contend for the faith, that is, to teach the truth accurately and oppose error. Why is this so important?
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Defying Authority
The solution to abusive authority is not to question the concept of authority altogether but to reject authority which defies God.
Dec 7
2017
There’s a War On
Since the Fall, the cosmic war has been going. Satan and his minions deceive and oppose God’s people, but they triumph through His truth and power.
Dec 6
2017
Overcoming Faith
Believers in Jesus Christ will not achieve sinless perfection in this life. but they should expect changed lives and faith which overcomes the world.
Dec 5
2017
Safe in the Lions’ Den
God shows His power in the apparently impossible and hopeless crises of His faithful children who have even been found safe in a lions’ den.
Dec 4
2017
Everyday Persecution
God’s people, living in a fallen world, must not be surprised if they are unrecognized, at best, and targeted for persecution and death, at worst.
Dec 3
2017
It’s All Gonna Burn
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Dec 2
2017
Fellowship with God
Whatever else we may say about salvation and the eternal state of believers, it centers on fellowship with God. What glory it will be!
Dec 1
2017
Handling the Spiritual Conflict
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Nov 30
2017
When Shame is Good
To experience shame for sin is a hopeful sign that repentance and faith in God are still possible. Do not fear feeling shame but rather not feeling it.