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New Testament

This Is How We Will Be Known

JOHN 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”   THEME OF THE DAY.  THIS IS HOW WE WILL BE KNOWN.  Imagine if Christians, all…

The Deceptive Power of Sin

ROMANS 7:11 – For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me.”   THEME OF THE DAY.  THE DECEPTIVE POWER OF SIN.  A family were missionaries in an African country.  One day, their daughter was playing in the yard outside of their home and noticed a beautiful “string of jewels” glistening in the sun.  She had…

Assurance: The Great Promise of Romans 8:28 – Part 3

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28 A. The Ministries of the Holy Spirit: Romans 8:1-26 B. The Promise of Assurance 1. The Personal Assurance in the Promise – “we know” 2. The Giver of the Promise: Our Sovereign God TODAY 3. The…