Category Archives: Confession

A difficult ministry of love

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Four truths about being an instrument of godly sorrow. Continue reading →

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God – propitiator and propitiated

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

In religion, the sinner brings something to offer to the deity hoping to pacify the angry god/s. This is not how it goes for Christians. Continue reading →

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The difference between disowning Christ and being faithless

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What is the difference between disowning Christ and being faithless? Continue reading →

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Can sinners fellowship with God?

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Four verbs are used to describe God’s provision for sinners to continue in fellowship with Him. Continue reading →

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Deep confession of sin

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Here is an opportunity to find and celebrate the mercy and grace of our God at a much deeper level. Continue reading →

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A great Word of advice

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

This will protect us from the dangerous and deceptive sin of… Continue reading →

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How does it feel to be so rich?

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Do you think of yourself as one of the wealthiest people of human history? The facts about wealth should challenge the way most of us think and live. Continue reading →

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Do we need to ask God to forgive our sins?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

If, at the moment we receive God’s gift of salvation, Christ’s sacrifice removes the guilt of all our sins past, present, and future, why should we continue to confess our sins and ask for forgiveness? Continue reading →

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Indifference to the needy

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Take just a few moments to reflect on this deep and searching prayer. Continue reading →

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Therapeutic vs. True Gospel

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus Christ died for my sin and the most vivid expression of my sin is my willful self-preoccupation. A gospel message that invites me to stay at the center is not the true gospel. Listen closely to the emphasis when you hear someone invite people to follow Jesus. Continue reading →

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