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Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:13,14)

There are two big accusations that are railed against the children of the new covenant of grace. The first one is about the effects of sin on a believer and the second is about the rest of God that’s come … Continue reading

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Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. (Acts 9:8)

This is the encounter of Saul that made a preacher out of a terrorist! Just one encounter with Jesus was enough to turn this man’s life downside up. This encounter is unique because this was the appearance of the risen … Continue reading

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This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)

The message spoken of here by John is the gospel of Christ. Why would John go through the effort of giving us this description of God? Does it make a difference to us if God is light or God is … Continue reading

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He that overcomes, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (Revelation 3:5)

Here is the risen Jesus talking through the apostle John to the church in Sardis. This is one of the seven churches that Jesus addresses through John. I’m used to hearing this verse being preached in the context of maintaining … Continue reading

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If you love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15)

This was Jesus talking to His disciples. This verse has led many into confusion and bondage because they failed to see what Jesus really intended to convey. Let me break the first religious lie that says that if a believer … Continue reading

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The priest gave David hallowed bread: for there was no bread there but the showbread, that was taken from before the Lord, to put hot bread in the day when it was taken away. (1 Samuel 21:6)

What David does here is interesting because he was doing something no law abiding Jew would dare do in the days of the old covenant. This instance is recorded when David and his band of men were hiding from Saul. … Continue reading

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