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In With the New Creation
We know of Christ’s death on the cross as atonement for our sins, yes, but I have to wonder if there’s even more to it…something new…check this out: Matthew 27 tells us about the curtain [Continue Reading…]
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What a Disappointment!
Have you ever been disappointed with somebody? What’s a good example of a huge disappointment in Mark 9:14-29, even after 3 years of preaching, ministering to, and teaching the crowds, they all still didn’t get [Continue Reading…]
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Did Jesus Exclude Himself as God?
Hey Andy, why did Jesus exclude Himself and the Holy Spirit from being God in John 17:3? Hi, I’m not sure where you get the idea that Jesus excluded Himself as being God in this [Continue Reading…]
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What is the Gospel?
Hey Andy, Christians believe that God is “Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of All That is Seen and Unseen”. Is this a preamble to the Gospel, or a proclamation of the Gospel? Hi, when [Continue Reading…]
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How Should We Pray the Lord’s Prayer?
I was talking with a friend the other day about how to pray. I figured the best way to explain it was to actually do it, and all the while, I was explaining what I [Continue Reading…]
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What Is Your Present Relationship With God?
In 2004, I was asked to explain my present relationship with God and how it influences my daily life. I’d like to share my answer with you: My Exhaustive Search Before accepting Jesus, I was [Continue Reading…]
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Do You Bring Glory to Your Father?
When you look at a disobedient child, are thinking, “Wow, that kid’s really making his father look great!” Probably not, right? What were some first thoughts that came to your mind? Probably more like: “Spoiled [Continue Reading…]
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What Does “Begotten” In John 3:16 Mean?
Hey Andy, what does “begotten” mean in John 3:16? I promise, I’m not trying to be antagonistic, I really want to understand your point of view. I come from an LDS/Mormon background, and while I don’t [Continue Reading…]
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What Does It Take to Be a Good Leader?
The world has many definitions of what a good leader is, and how to be one. For instance, Forbes suggests that a good leader is one who makes others feel safe to speak up, one [Continue Reading…]
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Christians Must Be Shepherds, Not Ushers
When I woke up one morning, I felt the burden of failure within the Christian Body to express love to one another, and also to our neighbors. Instead of Christians being as one, as the [Continue Reading…]