How to be Filled with The Holy Spirit - Homeless Jesus Example
The concept of welcoming Christ into our hearts and lives is presented early on in the Christian journey. We are often quoted Christ’s welcome from Revelations 3:20, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”
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That's My King
Do you know my King? You should, because He is not just "my" King, but Lord and King over all.
Dr. Shadrach Meshach (S.M.) Lockridge isn't a name many people recognize. He was an African American Baptist preacher for many years in the 20th century, but it's not his name that he was concerned about. His primary concern was extolling... >Read More
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My Daughter Just Attempted Suicide
My 19-year-old daughter has been hospitalized because she has tried to commit suicide. This has not only created a moment of crisis with in our immediate family but a very big puzzling question. Why would a person who professes to believe in Christ would attempt to commit suicide? What should I say to her? How can I tell her... >Read More
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When All Else Fails, Tell the Truth
“Is something wrong”? It was a simple question but left me with a choice. I could lie or tell the truth.
I was afraid of hurting or even losing a friendship if I answered that question with the truth. The easiest thing I could do was respond and say, “no, everything is fine”. I knew that if I did not... >Read More
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Why Jesus Came to Die
This series of articles is derived from John Piper's "The Passion of Jesus Christ: Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die". Here John discusses why Jesus' death was so important. The following articles are but a few of the fifty reasons he gives behind the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The main goal of this series is to answer an... >Read More
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To Provide the Basis for Our Justification
This article is part of an extended series.
We have now been justified by his blood. - Romans 5:9
[We] are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. - Romans 3:24
We hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. - Romans 3:28
Justified or forgiven?
Being justified before God...... >Read More
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To Heal Us from Moral and Physical Sickness
This article is part of an extended series.
Upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5
[He] healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.” - Matthew 8:16-17
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The Legacy of a Christian Father
I grew up as a pastor’s kid. I am also adopted. My... >more
Your Faith Adventure
We are filled by the Holy Spirit by faith; we can experience... >more
What Do You Fear?
