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Category Archives: Coming of Christ
Never give up on prayer
Why does God allow perseverance in prayer to be part of our experience with Him? Prayer is an appeal to one who can do what I cannot do and what others won’t do. Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Coming of Christ, Despair, Disciple-making, Discipleship, discouraged, Discouragement, Doubt, feeling hopeless, Following Christ, Hope?, Jesus Christ, New Christian, Prayer, Problem of evil, Spiritual disciplines, Teaching of Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged Does prayer help, giving up on prayer, how to pray, perseverance in prayer, Prayer, why doesn't God answer my prayers?
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Longing to see the One who loves us
How do we cultivate deep love and joy at the thought of seeing our Savior? Continue reading
Posted in Coming of Christ, End Times, Jesus Christ, Second coming, Wisdom
Tagged longing for his appearing, rapture, The coming of Christ
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Living fully between already and not yet
Gospel-based living must be understood in the context of “Already (In between) and Not yet.” This way of seeing things will protect us from perplexing misunderstandings corrected by the apostle Paul in Romans 5-8. The three parts (Already, In between and … Continue reading
Final Restoration of all things
Great statements on final and full restoration of everything. Continue reading
Posted in Coming of Christ, Creation, Eschatology, Eternal life, God's Patience, God's control, God's power, God's Will, Hope?, Prophecy, Reconciliation, Restoration
Tagged end times, eschatology, prophecy
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Sure and contagious Hope
Hope that inspires us to press on in the face of distressing and discouraging circumstances. Continue reading
Posted in Assurance, Christian life, Christian worldview, Comfort, Coming of Christ, Discouragement, Encouragement, God, God's Love, God's Will, Gospel, Heaven, Hope?, Jesus Christ
Tagged Christian worldview, Discouraged, Heaven, Hope, loss of hope, Meaning of life, Purpose
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Celebrate the Resurrected Judge!
The most important court appointment has already been made. It is an appointment to the highest judiciary seat possible and it covers the entire human race. Continue reading
Posted in Christian worldview, Christology, Coming of Christ, Cross of Christ, Crucifixion, Death of Christ, Easter, Fear of death, Jesus Christ, Judging others, Judgment seat of Christ, Justice, Law, Sovereignty, Supreme Court, United States, Worldview
Tagged Easter, final judgment, God's judgment, Justice, Resurrection
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Longing for a better world
While I give thanks for the faithful men and women who serve our nation, I long for a better world. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Christian worldview, Christianity, Comfort, Coming of Christ, Encouragement, End Times, God's Love, God's power, God's Will, Gospel, Heaven, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Military, Peace, Promises of Bible, War
Tagged Heaven, Hope, Military, Peace, War
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Encouragement from Jonathan Edwards
“Now, it is for the abundant comfort of believers, that their own Redeemer is appointed to be their judge. That the same person who spilled his blood for them has the determination of their state left with him, so that … Continue reading
Posted in Afraid to die, Afterlife, Anxiety, Assurance, Comfort, Coming of Christ, Eschatology, Eternal life, Eternal security, Final judgment, God's Love, God's Protection, Gospel-centered, Grace, In Christ, Jonathan Edwards, Judgment seat of Christ, Love Wins
Tagged Jonathan Edwards, Judgment
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Will you live after you die?
All people should expect to be resurrected. According to Jesus, “a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out (John 5:28-29).
But Jesus also said that some “will rise to live” and some “will rise to be condemned.”
Which group will you be in?
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Posted in Afraid to die, Afterlife, Assurance, Breaking News, Christian worldview, Christianity, Comfort, Coming of Christ, Death, Deity of Jesus, Discouragement, Easter, Fear, Fear of death, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Heaven, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Life, Loss, Resurrection
Tagged Fear of death, life after death, Resurrection
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