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For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. (Romans 5:19)

Imagine a world that hasn’t fallen. Let’s say, Adam resisted the temptation, Eve was not conned and they never ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let’s say the tree still existed in the garden as a … Continue reading

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The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts. (Haggai 2:8)

Why does God need our silver and gold? The heavens are paved with streets of gold. This is in reference to the gold and silver gained through spoils of war. Why does God need our gold and silver anyway? He … Continue reading

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In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)

A verse seldom quoted because it’s most often read in passing, since the reader rushes towards the story of the fall. Quite understandable, since that’s where the plot thickens and human destiny takes an all new direction. It’s also important … Continue reading

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For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now. (Romans 8:22)

The truth of the gospel is that there is no hope in creation; all hope is in the redemptive work of Christ! But the devil has deceived the world into a false hope about creation. Creation is on a downward … Continue reading

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And God said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and get into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell you of.” (Genesis 22:2)

To Abraham, his son Isaac is the greatest thing that’s ever happened in his life! He finally saw in his old age, the dream and desire of his life to come to pass. Understandable for a man who had been … Continue reading

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When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. (Psalm 27:2)

A powerful verse from the beautiful Psalm of David. In the broader sense, this verse talks about how the saints (believers) are protected in Christ. I would like to narrow it down to what God has shown me through this … Continue reading

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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

This verse does not apply to a believer! Yet, there are so many preachers and believers believing this and living under doubt and condemnation. John, the apostle, who wrote this verse was addressing Gnostics, who did not believe in the … Continue reading

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