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What is the ultimate goal of the Cross? Many would say forgiveness. Others would say heaven. But the writer of Hebrews gives us a daring metric for spiritual maturity: No more consciousness of sins. "...
Many believers fear God's light because they think it will expose their failures.Scripture says it exposes Christ's righteousness on them instead. John writes,"God is light and in Him is no darkness a...
God rested on the seventh day not because He was tired, but because nothing was left unfinished. Genesis says: "God ended His work... and rested."(Genesis 2:2-3) And in Hebrews: "The works were finish...
We talk a lot about "only date Christians."And yes-shared faith matters.But the conversation is often oversimplified. Let's zoom out. Let's look at Rahab. Before she ever met an Israelite man...before...
One of the hardest things to believe is that God sees you as clean even when you still see flaws in yourself. Jesus told His disciples, "You are clean because of the word which I have spoken to you" (...
Scripture constantly tells us not to fear.But it also tells us something surprising: there is one fear that is holy. Hebrews says: "Let us therefore fear lest any of you come short of His rest."(Hebre...
When Israel entered a place called Rephidim - "resting places" - Amalek came and attacked (Exodus 17:8). The name Amalek comes from a root word amal עמל meaning toil, weariness, painful labor. The bat...
Ever notice how a clenched fist can't receive anything?That's the difference between Law and Grace. For centuries, we've argued about the Gospel's center-Is it God working, or us? But the answer quiet...
When Jesus described the blessing He gives, He chose one word: "Come to Me... and I will give you rest."(Matthew 11:28, NKJV) Of all the gifts He could have named - wisdom, strength, power - He said r...
When believers hear the word "discipline," they imagine punishment.The Bible speaks of a loving Father shaping His children. Scripture says, "For whom the Lord loves He chastens" (Hebrews 12:6).Love -...
God does not relate to you based on your record.He relates to you based on Christ's. Paul says,"You are accepted in the Beloved."Ephesians 1:6 Accepted - not tolerated.In the Beloved - ἐν τῷ ἠ&...
Sometimes you look at someone living in open sin and think:"They look happy. Nothing seems to happen to them." Let me explain what really happens. Solomon wrote,"The way of the transgressor is hard."P...
Most believers imagine God's presence as a place they enter.Scripture teaches it is a place they carry. Paul writes,"You are the temple of the Holy Spirit."1 Corinthians 6:19 Temple - ναό&sig...
Let's talk about confession. I heard this saying that we need to confess our sins to get forgiven.But the bible teaches believers to confess because they are forgiven. John writes,"If we confess our s...
The world may misunderstand you, but heaven will not.Your faithfulness will not stay hidden forever. Paul writes,"When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory."Colo...
Many believers pray as if prayer moves God closer.Scripture says Christ already brought you near. Paul writes,"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of...
Sometimes the solution out of bondage doesn't look powerful at first.In fact it looks almost too simple. A believer may say, "How can declaring I am the righteousness of God in Christ help me when I'm...
There's a difference between knowing you're righteous and living like you're righteous. God calls righteousness a gift (Romans 5:17).But even a gift can sit unopened if you don't trust the giver. Some...