The story is told that a chicken and a pig walking down the road encountered a man dying of starvation. The chicken said to the pig, “Let’s feed this man. I’ll give the eggs. You give the bacon.” What a deal! It’s obvious who would have to […]
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Redemption is the Recovery of Life
“Now this is what the Lord says, He who created you…Fear not for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name. You are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 The word “redeem” means to buy back or re-purchase what already belongs to you. In the back […]
Read moreHell is the Separation of Life
The Bible tells us there is a literal place called, Hell. It was designed for lucifer and the fallen angels. Jesus said, “The Son of man shall send forth His angels and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend and them which do […]
Read moreRepentance is the Reformation of Life
Repentance produces reformation. Reformation brings about corrective, positive improvement in behavior. It demands a total transformation of the mind, will, and emotions. True repentance is remorse that results in an “about-face” change of direction. Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3 […]
Read moreDiscipleship is the Call of Life
A disciple is one who follows and adheres to the teachings of Christ. Salvation is free, but discipleship costs you something. It requires more than a decision. It commands a lifestyle of total commitment. Jesus said, “If any man serve Me, let him follow Me…” John 12:26 […]
Read moreSin is the Deception of Life
Sin is an act of violation of God’s Word. It is an enslaver that will dominate, incarcerate, and imprison you. It is a counterfeit that can never satisfy because it is not what it appears or what the commercials promise. The deception is an attempt to seduce […]
Read moreSalvation is the Gift of Life
Everyone loves surprises. When you are presented with a gift, immediately you wonder: What is it? Do I need it? Can I use it? Is it valuable? Will it cost me something? The word gift implies that it is free, but there is something incumbent on our […]
Read moreRepentance is the Reformation of Life
Repentance produces reformation. Reformation brings about corrective, positive improvement in behavior. It demands a total transformation of the mind, will, and emotions. True repentance is remorse that results in an “about-face” change of direction. Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3 One […]
Read moreThe New Birth is the Transformation of Life
Have you ever looked at your life and wished you could start over? What does it mean to be a “born-again” Christian? That same question dates all the way back to a conversation between Christ and Nicodemus. When Jesus explained that eternal life requires a new birth, […]
Read moreHell is the Separation of Life
The Bible tells us there is a literal place called, Hell. It was designed for lucifer and the fallen angels. Jesus said, “The Son of man shall send forth His angels and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend and them which do […]
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