America must repent — before it’s too late
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America must repent — before it’s too late

You know God is powerfully present in a service when people come to the altar, not just to throw themselves before the Divine Lawgiver for mercy but also before local law enforcement. It was a small town in Illinois — a Friday night service as we were nearing the end of our “50 states in…

How do I overcome memories of my sinful past?
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How do I overcome memories of my sinful past?

Even the apostle Paul faced this struggle; he said he was “chief of sinners,” (1 Timothy 1:15-16) in part because he knew he had a terrible past. He had persecuted the first Christians and tried his best to ruin their lives. But God showed him mercy. And this same Paul said he was confident nothing…

Do Christians have to follow the Old Testament law?
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Do Christians have to follow the Old Testament law?

Though God’s law never passes away, and all must be fulfilled, Jesus came to fulfill the law for us (Romans 8:3-4). Only in Him can the righteous requirement of the law be fulfilled. The law was like a mirror that shows us how incredibly short we fall. That’s what the gospel is all about—the reality that Jesus…

Five Freedoms Only Jesus Can Give
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Five Freedoms Only Jesus Can Give

by Alex McFarland During the Easter holiday even the usually secular news media acknowledges Christ’s death and resurrection. At this time Christians throughout the world contritely and gratefully mediate on what Jesus’ loving sacrifice means for each of us; on Good Friday even a jaded world can’t avoid the reality of an historical event forever…

JESUS REVOLUTION:  It was real.  It was historic.  It is needed again.
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JESUS REVOLUTION:  It was real.  It was historic.  It is needed again.

“Jesus freaks, out in the streets, handing tickets out for God . . . ” Lest you think that the Jesus movement was merely a localized phenomenon among hippie mystics in California, consider that Elton John’s Tiny Dancer contained a lyrical reference instantly and internationally understandable to radio listeners of 1971: Tiny Dancer (recorded far…

Bible Facts About the Trinity – Part Two
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Bible Facts About the Trinity – Part Two

Let’s dig deeper into God’s Word together. As believers, we know that God’s Word is “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit” (Hebrews 4:12). The doctrine of The Trinity is often misunderstood, yet the Bible brings clarity to its meaning and application in our…