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Tag Archives: Jesus
A Proper Fear in an Anxious World
On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christianity, Faith, Fear God, Fear Not, Fear of Man, Fear of the Lord, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification
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Doctrine Is for Life
On Resurrection Morning, incognito Jesus met up with Cleopas and Co. They were “talking and discussing” the remarkable happenings concerning Jesus of Nazareth. They “had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” When Jesus had heard enough he … Continue reading
The Fear of the LORD
The fear of the Lord is a Biblical concept in short supply today. Let us think about this neglected doctrine together here. We will begin with a contrast. Solomon wrote, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Devotion, Proverbs
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Faith, Fear of God, Fear of Man, God, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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God-given Instruments for Living and Shining
Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Article, Bible Study, Devotion, Philippians
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Church, Church Life, Church Unity, Faith, God, God's Word, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Koinonia, Ordinance, Prayer, Prayers, Sacrament, Salvation
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Final Authority
Perhaps we are living in the midst of a crisis of authority. Who or what is our authority? How do we know what is real and good and true? Jesus will help us answer this question. The gospels make it … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Matthew, Newsletter
Tagged Authority, Authority of Scripture, Bible, Biblical Authority, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sin
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Standing Fast in 2024
Dear Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, Happy New Year! As we begin this new year, please remember that we are in God’s good and strong hands. “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Devotion, John, Psalms
Tagged Courage, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Men, Power, Power of God, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Make a joyful shout to the LORD all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness;…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 4 NKJV) It is November, the … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christ, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Obedience, Psalms, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Thanksgiving, Word of God
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What Does Not Please God?
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law of faith. (Romans 3:27 CSB) There is no boasting in the Christian life. Well, save in the … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Romans
Tagged Arrogance, Faith, Forgive Us, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Haughty Eyes, Humility, Jesus, Prayer, Pride, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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The Greatest Hymn-writer You’ve Never Heard Of
My article posted today at The Gospel Coalition. I am thankful for their invitation. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/best-hymn-writer-never-heard/
Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 