The Gentiles in Rome had put their faith in Jesus. They had walked away from their godless lives and were trying to live lives that glorified God. However, the Jewish religious leaders insisted they follow a detailed set of rules to be considered righteous. You must be circumcised. You must…
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If the gospel is true, now what?
Peter, transformed by the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaimed the gospel, and those who heard him were cut to the heart and moved to respond. Suddenly, they saw their sin for what it was and realized what Jesus had accomplished with His death and resurrection. God had opened their eyes, and…
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5 Tips to Stand Firm in Temptation
We recently learned that another high-profile Christian evangelist was engaged in ongoing sinful conduct. It’s heartbreaking to find out someone who has been boldly proclaiming the Word of God hasn’t been living by it. If these “people of God” can fall into sinful lifestyles, what hope is there for us…
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Trajectory Change
John 8:1-11 Jesus continued teaching, people continued to listen, and the Pharisees continued in their quest to get rid of Him. On one occasion, while Jesus was teaching in the Temple complex, the Pharisees came to Him with a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. In…