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Left Behind by Grace Alone

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The article addresses a few themes from the account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. These include being lured by the sinful luxuries of this world, and the need to be alert in the face of the impending judgment of God. Above all this, the article shows that it is by God's grace that some are left behind while others are swept away in judgment.

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In the Service of the King

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Martin Luther refuted the view that the true Christian calling involved becoming a monk. He began affirming the spiritual value of the ordinary profession as part of one's high calling. But the Christian church has since abused this teaching as well, and man is once again faced by his own greed versus a true godly vocation.

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Father Abraham Had Many Sons

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The author goes through the life of Abraham, in order to demonstrate how his faith in God is an example for those who believe today. Those who believe will take hold of the promises by faith and also get to receive the title of being Abraham's children, even though they have not obeyed the Law of Moses, and have sinned against God.

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Holy Grief

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The author speaks about the holiness of God with respect to grief. In doing so, the author answers the question why God is depicted as grieving in Scripture. His explanation includes the discussion of how God's grieving is like our human way of grieving, and how it is different.

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Freedom and Its Obligations

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The article discusses the disastrous decisions that Adam and Eve made when they had freedom in the garden of Eden. In doing so, they lost the glory of Paradise. However, Christ is celebrated as one who has come to regain it for them.

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The Face of God

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This article probes the question of the identity of Jesus Christ. It provides the view of the Gnostics, then refers to the testimony of the apostles in Scripture who testify of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

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Therefore, Go

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The article provides a reminder to believers on the dangers and difficulties involved in the work of discipleship and evangelism. This includes the importance of understanding the depths of the grace of God towards sinners who may still continue to sin even after being converted, and indeed the believer's attitude towards sin.

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Our Renewed Image

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What does it mean that a believer dies to the flesh in Christ and lives to righteousness in Christ? The article addresses this question by referring mainly to 1 Peter 2:24 and Colossians 3:1-11. It then discusses what should be the Christian's response in view of this gracious transformation in his life.

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The Lord of Light and Love

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What does it mean to say that God is light? The article discusses this question with reference to 1 John 4:7ff and similar passages which focus on God's attributes of holiness and love.

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He is Not Here, He is Risen

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What significance does Christ's resurrection have in God's redemptive plan?

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In the Hope of His Glory

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This article exhorts believers to trust upon God rather than the things of this earth. In this way, whatever swelling tides of life which come their way will not shake them from seeing the promised glory of God.

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Confidence in Christ

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This article discusses assurance of faith, faith in the promises of God, and faith as confidence in Christ.

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The more a person is satisfied with Christ, the more he will find his satisfaction in satisfying Him J. A. Motyer
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