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Deceived
Genesis 3:1-24 Created in God’s image and likeness, Adam and Eve knew the goodness of God’s love. In fact, it was all they knew; there was no need for any other understanding. The serpent, however, used deception to lead Adam … Continue reading
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Sin no more
John 7:53-8:11 “Go and sin no more.” Did Jesus really say that to the woman standing before him? Did he expect that she was able to live such a life? Remember, she was just brought to Jesus by a group … Continue reading
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Lord, have mercy
Ezekiel 33:1–11; 1 John 1:1–10; Matthew 9:27–34 Today it seems fashionable to redefine most anything. It has become socially acceptable to order daily life according to personal thoughts and experiences. Yet, the truth remains that we humans do not have … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Confession, Confession of sins, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness of sins, Forgiving others, Grace
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Striving toward righteousness
Matthew 23:27-39 How often have parents entered a child’s tidy and organized room only to encounter an avalanche of stuff upon the opening of the closet door? On the surface the parent is initially delighted, but upon closer inspection such … Continue reading
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Tagged Absolution, Christianity, Confession, Confession of sins, Forgiveness of sins, Jesus Christ, Pharisees, Salvation, Sin, Teaching of Jesus
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Finished
John 19:14-35 With three simple words, our Lord Jesus breaths a sigh of relief. His words offer up a cry of deliverance. Finally, after seemingly endless hours of pain and anguish, the suffering is ended. The work he has come … Continue reading
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