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What can I do to be saved?
The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). We have all done things that are displeasing to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1, 14) and died to pay our penalty. “God demonstrates His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus … Read entire article »
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How is Noah’s Ark symbolic of Jesus?
There was one door on the side of the ark through which Noah, his family, and all of the animals could enter to be saved from the Flood. In John 10:9, Jesus tells us, “I am the door; if anyone enters through me, he will be saved.” Just like Noah and the others who entered the door of the ark, those who enter the “door to salvation” through faith in Jesus and repentance of their sins will be saved. There is another interesting symbolism regarding the pitch that was used to cover the ark. … Read entire article »
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Is Jesus prophesied in the Old Testament?
The following article is from www.allaboutgod.com. This shows how the life, ministry, and death of Jesus can all be found in the Old Testament. The Messiah preexists time (Gen. 1:1). He is the eternal Redeemer that will come to earth to reconcile mankind with God (Job 19:25-26). Although Satan will try to attack Him, the Messiah will have ultimate victory (Gen. 3:15). One day He will rule over everything and all nations will bow down to Him (Is 45:23, Ps 22). The Messiah will descend from Shem (Gen 9-10), Abraham (Gen 22:18), Isaac (Gen 26:4), Jacob (Gen 28:14), Judah (Gen 49:10), Jesse (Is 11:1-5) and David (2 Sam 7:11-16). He will be born in the city of Bethlehem in the county of Ephrathah (Mic 5:2) when a bright star appears (Num … Read entire article »
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Why is Jesus called the “Last Adam”?
Adam was the first man created and he sinned, causing a separation between God and his creation. We are all decedents of Adam and therefore all have this separation. We are all born of Adam, have the sin nature, and are destined to die in a cursed world. Jesus, who was fully man and fully God, came to restore the creation after Adam. Through our Redeemer, we can be born again and live with him in Heaven for eternity, where there will be no more curse. … Read entire article »
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What is significant about the pitch that Noah used to cover the ark?
“Make yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and outside with pitch.” (Gen 6:14). The pitch was a substance used to waterproof the ark. The Hebrew word used for pitch, Kopher (Strong’s #3724), is from the root word used for “atonement” or “covering.” The ark is symbolic of how people “enter the door” to be saved by Jesus (John 10:9). Jesus atoned, or “covered” our sins on the cross, just like the pitch covered the ark and protected the people and animals inside from the waters of judgment. … Read entire article »
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Christianity versus Religion
In business, the competitors study each other in order to find out how they can improve and win the customer. In football, players use a big book of defensive and offensive plays in hopes of winning the game, and each team would love to know what the other team’s plays are in order to effectively defeat them. Part of my work in this ministry is studying the other religions and the skeptics. I’ve got to know what the enemy or “competitor” is up to. I have visited pages like www.ex-christian.net and have read other atheist blogs. I’ve listened to the podcasts about atheism and evolution. I want to know what makes people question and leave the faith. What I have found is quite alarming. The word “religion” probably gives you the … Read entire article »
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Jesus revealed through Prophecy
This is an article from www.allaboutgod.com and I think it is worth posting on here. This article shows some of the many prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus. Everything you read below is taken from the Old Testament. It’s awesome that we can learn about Jesus’ life story before he became God in the flesh! Enjoy! The Messiah preexists time (Gen. 1:1). He is the eternal Redeemer that will come to earth to reconcile mankind with God (Job 19:25-26). Although Satan will try to attack Him, the Messiah will have ultimate victory (Gen. 3:15). One day He will rule over everything and all nations will bow down to Him (Is 45:23, Ps 22). The Messiah will descend from Shem (Gen 9 – 10), Abraham (Gen 22:18), Isaac (Gen 26:4), Jacob (Gen 28:14), … Read entire article »
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What is Mercy and Grace?
You hear it talked about in Christian circles…”God’s mercy and grace…” It sounds good and churchy. But what does it really mean? Let’s get to the true meaning of these important terms. Suppose you are a shopaholic. You have five credit cards and they are all maxed out to a total of $100,000. You will never be able to pay that debt—ever. Now imagine some stranger comes to you and recognizes your debt, and he gives you $100,000 to pay for that debt. This is mercy—a pardon/forgiveness. Now imagine that not only does this person pay off your debt, he gives you $1,000,000 for no reason. This is grace—something we don’t deserve. In theology, we all have a debt to pay that we can never pay off. That debt is sin. When … Read entire article »
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