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It's Good News

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It’s Good News!

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Matthew 13:44-52 reveals four truths about the good news of Jesus Christ. First, salvation is hidden from most—“Like treasure hidden in a field.” (v. 44) The Kingdom of God is of great value to those who embrace it More →

Work the Soil

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Work the Soil

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The purpose of evangelism is simple: lead people to Christ. Matthew 13:1-23 begins by informing that Jesus told the people “many things in parables.” (v. 3) Parables are an analogy in the form More →

An Open Invitation

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An Open Invitation

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“Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.” (Matthew 11:20) That verse is important to the entire passage (vv. 20-30) because More →

Passion for Ministry

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Passion for Ministry

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Searching for meaning in life is like a blindfolded person trying to find an empty seat in a crowded room. Some people call out confusing directions, some stand in the way, and still others put things More →

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Without a Doubt

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How can I be sure I am saved? The apostle John addressed this in 1 John 3:19 when he wrote, “And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.” He wanted us to know that we belong to God. More →

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God Understands. Not!

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“God understands” is a common beginning when Christians justify their sin or the sin of one of their loved ones. The fact of the matter is that God does not “understand”. The fact that Jesus Christ died on the cross is proof. When a Christian excuses sin by saying God understands … More →

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Do Babies Go to Heaven?

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Do infants who die go to heaven? If you believe they do, are you able to defend that belief from the truth of the Bible? In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Answering the question regarding the eternal destiny of those who die in infancy with an emotional “I don’t believe God would send an innocent baby to hell” may be sufficient for some people. More →

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Why Bible Study?

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What is the value of Bible study to you? The apostle Paul reminded Timothy of the reason he had such a mature faith in the Lord, “that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) More →

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