It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. (Psalm 118:8) The importance of faith in our sanctification is hard to overstate, if for no other reason than the fact that not only is unbelief
A Christian Perspective on Suffering
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Happiness is what many seek in this life. Blessings, especially temporal and material ones, are considered by most people as signs of a successful and accomplished life. Suffering and all kinds of misfortunes are thought to be a curse, symptoms
A Judgment According to Works
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“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly” (Matthew 6:4, 6, 18) The Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most iconic of our Lord’s many recorded discourses with his disciples. It includes many iconic statements, like “Do
Portrait of a Mature Believer
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Maturity in the Christian faith does not necessarily mean more knowledge, although mature Christians have learned a lot from their studies of the Scriptures and from other mature Christians. They are able to engage in healthy discussions and have healthy
Good Works are Absolutely Necessary for Salvation
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…if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. (Gal. 3:21) If you don’t agree with the statement made in the title, it is likely you have misunderstood the relationship between
The Gospel As the Cure to My Idolatrous Heart
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As a Christian I bear the name of Christ. I was baptized in the name of the Christian God – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In my baptism God has put His mark upon me, owning me
Christian Contentment
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Unbelievers are, by nature, preoccupied with these three things: possessions, position, and power (Matt. 6:32; Luke 12:30). That’s why the so called “Health and Wealth Gospel” is so attractive to many, especially to unbelievers and false believers, simply because it
Our Children Are Not Our Own
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One of the privileges of parenting as Christians is to bring up God’s children – yes, our children are really His – according to His word and in His stead. One parental responsibility that accompanies this great privilege is the
Strive to enter in at the strait gate
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“Strive to enter in at the strait gate..” Luke 13:24 “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Matthew 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” Luther, 95 Theses, 1st point For
The Christian’s Battle Against Remaining Sin
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Sin darkens our mind. It blurs our perception. It deceives us. It blinds us from knowing the truth – truth about ourselves and about God. Because of it we cannot see things objectively on our own. For example, when we