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Continue reading →: Example of an Answer to Prayer
An answer to prayer is an encouragement to believers, for it provides evidence of God’s work in someone’s life (and to be honest, it surprises us to some extent as many of our prayers seem to go unanswered). To unbelievers and skeptics, an “answer to prayer” is something a naive and…
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Continue reading →: A Difficult to Diagnose Deterrent to Salvation and Spiritual Growth
I recently read a book, The Power of a Humble Life, by Richard E. Simons III, and it was a wake-up call for me on a problem I’ve had for many years, but didn’t realize it until now. This problem affects how we live our life, our relationship with others,…
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Continue reading →: “Are You a Christian?” Test in 1 John
1 John contains several verses a person can use as a test to determine if they are a real Christian or just think they are. But before I identify what these are, let me provide you with some thoughts on who John wrote his book to and why. I believe that if…
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Continue reading →: “Are You a Christian?” Test in Matthew 7
In my last post, I mentioned that the Bible contains several “tests” you can take to determine if you are a Christian (or just think you are). This post reviews one such test in Matthew 7:13-14, which is a set of verses known as The Narrow and Wide Gates. Matthew…
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Continue reading →: Salvation Assurance Test in 2 Corinthians 13
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you–unless, of course, you fail the test? If you’ve ever doubted your salvation and wondered if you were truly saved, then reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 could be concerning to…
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Continue reading →: Stoning…A Stumbling Block to Believing in God for Salvation
I believe a number of people may have a negative view of God after hearing or reading about violence in the Old Testament, especially stoning. How could a loving and compassionate God allow, let alone command, such a barbaric act? If God condones this, why would a person believe in…
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Continue reading →: Example of an Answer to Prayer
By way of background, I have had health problems for more than three years. My main problems are chronic fatigue, insomnia and a few others I won’t mention. I’ve seen more than 20 different medical professionals (including doctors of internal medicine, endocrinologists, ENT doctors, a gastroenterologist, allergist, dietitians, etc.), had…
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Continue reading →: Blessed are the Meek
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Mt 5:5) A few months ago I wrote a post on this verse, but when I reviewed Matthew 5 again as part of my daily Bible reading, I felt like my post didn’t get to the “heart” of what meek…
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Continue reading →: Witnessing (indirectly) to a Verizon Employee
This morning I decided to go to our nearby Verizon store to buy a new phone. I did this only because the battery in my old one was no longer holding a charge for very long. I arrived at 10:00 am when the store opened. Only one person – a…
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Continue reading →: Are You Pure in Heart?
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Of the beatitudes I’ve studied so far, this one stood out to me. Why? The blessing that the pure in heart will receive. THEY will see God. Wow! What a promise! If you want assurance that you…
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