Contrary to popular opinion, God does not use hell to try and scare people into heaven. Fear is never an effective motivator. We know that …
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From Sin to Grace
Apart from God’s regenerating power, we have no choice but to sin. We don’t have to practice to be good at it; it just comes …
Read More »Cancer and Sin
My grandfather died of prostate cancer when I had just begun my college career. I remember it as if it were yesterday. I flew from …
Read More »The Weakness of Violence
Today, many use violence as a tool to force people to comply with their demands. Whether it’s a mugger on a dimly lit sidewalk accosting …
Read More »Lesson 4 – Taming Rebel Hearts
Have you ever been surprised by sudden rebellious thoughts? Without rhyme or reason, you start thinking about hurting people, breaking laws, or cheating on your …
Read More »Lesson 6 – God’s Law Still Needed
There’s a great deal of confusion today about the law of God. Many say His laws were nailed to the Cross with Jesus and that …
Read More »Human Nature in Action
Arthur C. Clarke won worldwide acclaim with more than 100 books on space, science, and the future, most notably 2001: A Space Odyssey. Clarke died …
Read More »The Communion Service
1. What instructions did Jesus give to His disciples on the day before the Crucifixion? Mark 14:13-15 “Go into the city, and a man carrying …
Read More »Evidence and Identity
In the wilderness of temptation, after forty days of fasting and prayer, Jesus was surprised by an angel who said he was ready to assist, …
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