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What is the full meaning and purpose of God’s grace?
The concept of grace is central to Christianity, and is invoked often. It was the battle cry of the Protestant Reformers in the 1500s that first set in motion a line of thinking and understanding that has affected billions who have taken the name of “Christian.” Ironically, while grace is a gift of God often used to justify privileges claimed by Christians, it may also be the most abused to justify ideas and behaviors and ways God never intended. This audio sermon – one hour and 18 minutes long – delves into a fuller meaning and purpose of God’s grace. It is not a Bible study, but keeps its eye…
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The Christian’s incredible capacity to accept false assurance
In light of what the New Testament says, so many Christians fall woefully short of God’s will for them, yet may think all is fine. It is possible for a Christian to think that all is well when nothing is as it should be. It is possible to be so sure that one will correct or call out other Christians they perceive are in sin or error, and yet they themselves are blind to many errors, or sins, or hold lies as truth mixed in with their overall understanding of the faith. The proof of these statements come from Jesus Christ. He said test by fruit. We are told to…
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The witness and testimony Jesus asked of His followers as the best proof of God on earth
Christians who share their faith with others rightly give testimony of Jesus Christ and God’s truths, but the Lord also asked them for a testimony in their own right. To get this, instead of Christian soul winners selling sinners a message catering to their self interests (and the gospel is not really for sale), they needed to prepare them to die to self, and take up Christ’s interests. Jesus said life and death significance hinged on it, and if they obeyed Him implicitly, they could expect to create the best proof of God there is – lives transformed by amazing proportions. This would speak volumes more than words alone.
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The problem behind all problems in Christianity
So many sincere Christians are in religious spiritual bondage while they suppose they more ardently champion the name of Christ. They are spiritually sick while they wonder why more people do not want the remedy they suppose they offer – that remedy being their rendition of the Christian faith. Although out of one side of their mouth, they may claim to more accurately follow Christ, and possess the solution the world desperately needs, in moments of honesty, some Christians of conscience and insight will note discrepancies between what the Bible calls for and what is. Signs of things not right include disunity, lack of love equal to the Lord’s love,…
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Who is permitted to be a Christian?
Christianity is God’s perfect solution to all that is wrong with humankind. It is free, but not cheap, and Jesus said many will presume they are right with God, but are not. This message talks about God’s standards, and conditions Jesus Himself laid down for who can be His disciple. Message outline notes: The Standard • Christianity is God’s solution to sin, the effects of the fall of man, and all that is wrong with human lives. • It is to be a work between God and man – a life covenant; life for life. • It is first about Jesus. • One ought to see Jesus. Recognize He is…
