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What is predestination? (Is it foreknowledge?)

Posted on September 29, 2017 by admin

The Bible clearly teaches predestination, but the concept has caused division in the church for hundreds of years. Some people have tried to resolve the conflict by treating predestination as foreknowledge. But this doesn’t work. Predestination means foreordain, predetermine, decide beforehand, and appoint beforehand. This is different than foreknowledge (pre-knowing or prior knowledge). The sovereign will of God predetermined how Continue reading What is predestination? (Is it foreknowledge?)→

101 verses on forgiveness and forgiving

Posted on June 14, 2017 by admin

Here are 101 verses on forgiveness and forgiving. This is a critically important subject. Forgiven people should be forgiving people. When you really understand God’s love, you will be able to forgive others because of his forgiveness. If you can’t forgive others, your prayers will be hindered. Please read and meditate on these verses… Suppose you find fifty righteous people living Continue reading 101 verses on forgiveness and forgiving→

Do not frustrate the grace of God

Posted on March 29, 2017 by admin

What does it mean to frustrate the grace of God? My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 NLT) I do not frustrate the Continue reading Do not frustrate the grace of God→

Waiting on the Lord is not wasting time

Posted on February 13, 2017 by admin

When you don’t know what to do, or you are not able do what you think you should do, the right thing to do is wait on the Lord. This isn’t wasting time. This is letting the Lord lead in your life. Examples of waiting on the Lord with good outcomes Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his Continue reading Waiting on the Lord is not wasting time→

Don’t judge by appearance, countenance, height, or stature, because the LORD looks at the heart

Posted on February 10, 2017 by admin

When Samuel was sent to anoint a new king to replace Saul, he fell into a common trap. It’s not about appearance, countenance, height, or stature. It’s all about the heart. When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the LORD’s anointed!” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, Continue reading Don’t judge by appearance, countenance, height, or stature, because the LORD looks at the heart→

Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. (Micah 5:3 c.f. 1 Kings 14:16; 2 Chronicles 30:7; Isaiah 10:20-21; Isaiah 11:11; Isaiah 66:7-8; Jeremiah 31:1; Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hosea 2:9; Hosea 2:14; Hosea 11:8; Micah 4:7; Micah 4:9-10; Micah 6:14; Micah 7:13; Matthew 1:21; Matthew 12:50; Matthew 25:40; Romans 8:29; Romans 9:27-28; Romans 11:4-6; Hebrews 1:11-12; Revelation 12:1-2)

7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology — A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

10 ways prayers are hindered — Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.

12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God — Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.

Can two walk together, except they be agreed? — Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?

7 ways to restore the joy of your salvation — We have all walked through the slough of despond. It happens to everyone. Here are 7 proven ways to restore your joy.

God has numbered all my days and written them in his book — God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.