Sunday, August 20, 2006

The unexpected resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus was an unexpected event to the disciples. Despite all the passion prophecies by Jesus, the disciples still did not expect events to turn out the way they did. This was largely due to the Jewish worldview...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006

It Is Finished

The crucifixion of Jesus contains many memorable events, and evokes emotive responses. One of the things that really strikes me is Jesus' statement just before he died: "It is finished" (Jn 19:30). Jesus mission to earth was in one sense...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Monday, March 6, 2006

To live is Christ, but to die is gain

This of course was Paul's statement in his letter to the Philippians (Php 1:21), where he stated that if he goes on living it will mean fruitful labour in bringing people to Christ. But he then states: "I desire to...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Saturday, February 25, 2006

Tithing

Jesus died so that we could be set free from the law, and indeed most Christians today agree that we are not bound to any of the requirements of the ceremonial (or temple) law, nor to the requirements of the...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Eternal life

John 17:3 says that eternal life is to know God, and to know Jesus. By this definition, eternal life starts now. We can have this relationship with God right now - it is not something that is reserved for when...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Blind faith

Hebrews 11:1 says: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see." Some seem to think that this means that faith is blind - that you must believe regardless of the...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Saturday, February 11, 2006

Are all sins equally bad?

James 2:10 says: "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." Does this mean all sins are equally bad? Does it mean that me being a little impatient...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Thursday, February 9, 2006

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

Jesus said: "I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven" (Mt 12:31). The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. What is blasphemy against...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Thursday, February 2, 2006

Sickness

It is often so easy to place the blame for a particular illness or misfortune onto the person who is suffering. Indeed, that is often the reaction of many Christians today. Yet, in the first few verses of John 9,...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Gideon and God's guidance

In Judges chapter six we read the story of Gideon, one of the judges of Israel before the period of the kings. At the end of chapter six, Gideon seeks the will of the Lord by placing out a fleece...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Monday, January 30, 2006

Speaking in tongues

In Acts 2 we read of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. When I think of Pentecost, I immediately think of tongues of fire, Peter's amazing sermon that converted 3000 people on that one day, and of course,...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

What is a sacrifice?

"Hear, O my people, and I will speak,O Israel, and I will testify against you:I am God, your God.I do not rebuke you for your sacrificesor your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.I have no need of a bull...www.mp3search.ru hack

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'If your brother sins against you...'

In Matthew 18, Jesus said: "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen,...www.mp3search.ru hack

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Tuesday, January 24, 2006

'I and the Father are one'

One of the most forthright claims of deity made by Jesus occurs in John 10, where he claims: "I and the Father are one." However, not everyone agrees with this interpretation. A number of people claim that what Jesus really...www.mp3search.ru hack

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