Justification by Faith
Justification by grace through faith erases past sins and gives encouragement for present struggles.
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Tag: Salvation/Atonement
What Is the Atonement?
What does it take for sinful people to be “at one” with God?
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Overview of Romans 1-4
In this sketchbook series we look at the first four chapters of Romans and lay the groundwork for understanding the entire letter.
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5 Doctrines Every Christian Believes
Christian beliefs have been around for two thousand years, and there is no shortage of debate among Christian churches when it comes to doctrine. But in spite of all the minor differences, there are five basic truths that every Christian church agrees upon.
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What Is Prevenient Grace?
John Wesley taught that God extends his grace freely to all of humanity to overcome their “total depravity.” What does this mean?
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Universalism, Heaven, and Hell
The Bible teaches that everyone who has not trusted in Christ for salvation will experience eternity in hell, separated from God.
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How Abraham’s Covenant Includes Us
God chose Abraham long ago and made certain promises to him. Those promises apply to all those who become adopted children of Abraham by faith.
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Understanding Your Sinful Nature
There is a force within each one of us that pushes us away from God – our sinful nature.
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In Luke 15, Jesus told the story of a father and two sons to explain the different ways people can be separated from God. He wanted us to see the heart of God for those who are lost: both the rule breakers and the rule-keepers.
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Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
Our culture teaches us that there are many ways to God, and each world religion is a valid path to him. But the Bible says that there is only one way to God: through Jesus Christ.
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How the Resurrection Makes Us Right with God
What exactly is the connection between Jesus’ resurrection and our being right with God? There are several elements to consider.
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What Happens to People who Never Hear About Jesus?
If Jesus is the only way to heaven, then what happens to people who never hear about Jesus?
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Covenants in the Bible
Throughout the Bible, God makes covenants with people. In biblical theology, these kinds of covenants are important because they reveal a fundamental truth: people need God.
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Grace and Good Works
Christians talk a lot about grace, but what about doing the right things in life? What is the relationship between grace and good works?
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