Month: February 2018

Ingrafted Into Christ

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Reflections Ingrafted Into Christ For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection. (Romans 6:5) Christianity is not a religion ABOUT Christ. Neither is salvation merely a new legal classification. Christianity is, “Christ in us.” (Col. 1:27) Thus, salvation is also Christ in us – we are joined to the Lord and one spirit with Him (I Cor. 6:17) – we are joined to the One who said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) The reason we have eternal life is because we …

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Learning Contentment

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With a focus on Christ, we can learn to be content regardless of our circumstances. Learning Contentment Philippians 4:10 – 4:13 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and …

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Jesus, God Incarnate

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Jesus was God incarnate. That is a truth that many people deny. Many cults claim that Jesus was a prophet or a great teacher, but they do not recognize Him as God the Son, the second Person of the Trinity. Cults, such as Mormonism, claim to follow Jesus, but they deny His deity. Islam recognizes Jesus as a teacher, but they worship a demon god and deny the true God. Christianity has nothing in common with these religions or any other group that denies the deity of Christ. The Bible is quite clear that only God Almighty is to be …

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What Is Success?

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Dr. Mike Murphy His resume was different from all the rest they had received.  And as they looked it over, they did not know what to make of it.  Many time he had been arrested, and he had spent large parts of his life in and out of prison.  Several times, the people had become so angry with him that he was run out of town.  He had never spoken on television, or even had a podcast.  He did not have a webpage, or even a Facebook page for that matter.  He did not own a house, and never seemed …

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Seeing Christ in Our Circumstances

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We want our hard circumstances to change, but they may be God’s chosen tool for accomplishing His will in or through us Seeing Christ in Our Circumstances Philippians 1:12 – 1:25 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other [places]; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some …

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THE OBSTACLE TO HUMILITY

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Because God loves us, He hates pride. After all, He knows the harm it brings to us THE OBSTACLE TO HUMILITY Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Humility is a healthy, godly sense of our merits, talents, and achievements. In the life of the believer, one …

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Grace is Free

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Grace is free. Not a surprise. But exactly what are the ramifications for a Christian person? How do you receive that which is freely given? The fact that GRACE is freely given – the fact that grace could be defined as, “God’s UNMERITED favor” – this is a fact that literally defines the New Covenant in Christ. It is a Truth that stands at the heart of the good news. Grace is the New Covenant principle. But grace is also everywhere in the Old Testament. The difference is that the OT emphasis is upon our NEED for grace. All of …

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Victory Over Death

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Reflections Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Heb. 2:14-15) The victory of Jesus Christ over death, and over Satan, was not merely a legal victory. It was a living victory – accomplished through death and resurrection. When Adam sinned he put the entire Adam race under the sentence of death. Jesus did not come …

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Take a Look at Your Future (It’s Beautiful!)

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Long, long ago, before man was created, the universe was flawlessly beautiful. The morning stars sang together and the angels shouted for joy. That is how God Himself describes the wonder of creation before angels fell and man sinned (Job 38:7). In that glorious day there was no sorrow or pain in God’s creation. Joy and peace reigned everywhere.   But when sin entered the universe through the fall of Satan and spread to the human race, God predicted that sorrow would replace joy. To Eve He said, “I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou …

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