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January 31, 2014

Pride comes before a fall

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In the garden of Eden Satan tempted Eve with an offer she could not refuse: "Your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil" (Genesis 3:5). (more…)

January 24, 2014

Out of sight, out of mind

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Just over four months after the Israelites left Egypt a human tendency reared its head among them that has bothered the people of God – physical and spiritual Israel – througout their history. After the Old Covenant was ratified, Moses was on mount Sinai for forty days and nights, receiving additional instruction from God. (more…)

January 17, 2014

He who has the Son

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A consistent message of the New Testament apostles is that we obtain eternal life through Jesus Christ. In his letter to Christians in Rome, the apostle Paul expressed it this way: "If when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life" (Romans 5:10). (more…)

January 10, 2014

Remember the question at baptism

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When someone is baptized in the church of God, the minister asks the question: "Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal saviour?" (more…)

January 3, 2014

Self-confidence or confidence in God?

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In some self-help books the importance of self-confidence is emphasized. We are told that failure is assured in our lives if we lack self-confidence. (more…)

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