Freedom And The Law
All of Paul’s arguments are logical. But the particular arguments here depend especially on reasoning, as Paul compares the law to a human contract.
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Seeing Past The Pain
First, the cessation of suffering (Romans 8:18-22).
Read MoreFreedom In Christ
Light dispels darkness. Light penetrates. Light purifies.
Read MoreLive In Hope
The person was has trusted Jesus Christ as Savior has a living hope because he has a living Savior.
Read MoreGlory In The Cross
It was the Apostle Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter, to take the pen and write his own farewell.
Read MoreThe Next Great Prophetic Event
Early on the first Easter Sunday, the first day of the week, some of the women who followed Jesus went to the tomb so they could anoint his body with spices (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1).
Read MoreThe Good Shepherd
Three familiar and beloved psalms present Jesus Christ as the shepherd, each one emphasizing a different aspect of his person and his work.
Read MoreThe Image Of God
By Ron Purkey Guest Columnist Read Colossians 3:1-11 “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.” (Colossians 3:9-10) It … Read More
The Comforter
While he was with the disciples, Jesus Christ supplied their needs (see John 16:22-24); now that he was returning to heaven, he gives them the privilege of prayer.
Read MoreLord, Teach Us To Pray
The fact Jesus had to pray while he was ministering here on earth is proof enough we need to pray.
Read MoreJob, The Good Man
If you think your sufferings are beyond what anybody else has experienced, consider Job’s trials.
Read MoreLiving To Please God
Once you have accepted Christ as your Savior, set your mind (affection) on things above. (Colossians 3:1)
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Purkeys Celebrate 65 Years Of Marriage
Rev. Ronald and Sarah (Sibert) Purkey celebrated 65 years of marriage. They live at 3123 Manitou Park Road in Rochester.
Read MoreThe Answer To Our Most Important Question
It takes little imagination to see that this Roman jailer was a typical calloused official with no sympathy for man and no interest in Christ. Even though Paul and Silas had been humiliated and beaten, the jailer added to their sufferings by thrusting them into the inner prison and putting their feet in the stocks.
Read MoreFairness And Justice
Today there are people who raise the question, “What is right and what is wrong?” Some say that what is right and wrong is “relative.”
Read MoreGod Answers Prayer
“Peace with God” is the result of faith in Christ (Romans 5:1); “the peace of God” and the presence of “the God of peace” will come when the believer practices right thinking, right praying, and right living. Worry is tension between the mind and heart.
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