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Two Adams: A cautionary tale and a path to victory.
Romans 5:12-21 Key verse: 5:18-19 Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience…
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The foundation of Christianity: Why did Jesus need to die on the cross
Introduction “Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?” This question asked as Sunday school was about to dismiss left me speechless by the realization of the complexity of this foundational Christian doctrine. I had no idea how to answer something so complex in just two or three sentences. This brief blog is…
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Did Jesus, James, and Paul Preach Different Gospels?
Did Jesus, Paul, and James have different Gospels? People have asked and answered that question longer than I have been alive. Critics allege Paul came along and started teaching something different from Jesus or James. And Paul just did his own thing. Critics also claim that Paul mentioned nothing about Jesus’ ministry outside of his…
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It’s God’s Fault Adam and Eve Sinned!?
The Accustions I have heard variations of this claim. Some say that God lied, and the serpent told the truth. Others say that by putting the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden he set the first couple up for failure. They then go into all the problems that they have…
O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Psalm 71:17 (NKJV)