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The Ultimate Shield
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“And in addition to all this, take up the shield of faith.” (Ephesians 6:16, NIV) The Apostle Paul likens faith to a shield. In ancient warfare, soldiers carried rectangular oblong shields about the size of a door. A combatant could crouch behind it and gain protection for all parts of the body. The shield was a mission-essential piece of armor. In the spiritual realm, faith serves this function—faith activates the power and protection of God in all areas of our lives. Faith is belief and trust in God. It is by faith that you believe Jesus Christ died for your...
Can I Really Know I'm Saved?
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As you reflect on your hopes and desires for 2022, a great opening question pertains to your relationship to God: "Am I really saved?" Stated another way, “Can I be sure that when I die I will go to heaven?” New believers as well as folks who have believed in Christ for decades still ask these same questions. In hundreds of encounters with people seeking answers about this issue, I've usually interpreted their request as a plea for help in seeking assurance of their salvation. Be encouraged. There is good news—you can have firm assurance that you are a true...
"I’ll Be Home for Christmas"
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The birth of Jesus Christ deserves to be celebrated across the world. God planned it, prophets foretold it, angels announced it, and shepherds reported it. The world desperately needed a Savior.
Stand Up for the Gospel
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That Christianity in America has come under increased criticism and even persecution should come as no surprise. The Bible assures us that in the last days opponents of Christianity will step up their efforts to stamp out faith in Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, enemies of the Cross have had considerable success in attempting to remove religion from the public sector. Friends, this is no time to cower in fear or bow to the tenets of political correctness. It is certainly no time to be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And yet, too many pastors, churches, organizations, and individual Christians...
Jesus Came To Rescue Everyone
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This Christmas season, the most important questions in life still need to be answered. First, are you among those who are being rescued? Have you given your heart to Jesus?