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Faith That Saves

Faith that savesThe Faith That Saves

We are saved by faith- but what does this faith that saves look like?
Notice the link between “believe” and “receive” in the following scripture.

“…much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the One man Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:17
John 1:12 “But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. “

The Reformer’s recognized three aspects to faith. They did so using three Latin terms: noticia, assensus, and fiducia. Let me explain. View full article »

Ultimate Questions

Ultimate QuestionsUltimate Questions

Where did I come from?
Why am I here?
Where am I going?

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1

Human beings are not beavers.
Beavers build dams. They are amazing engineers with an unbelievable work ethic. But they are of a completely different “kind” than we humans. View full article »

Distinguishing Prayer

“To move man by God through prayer alone.”
Hudson Taylor
Today we begin to think about prayer. Prayer seems to be the common human desire to commune with God.
Even non-Christians pray. Soldiers in fox holes pray, people pray before they go into surgery or before a final exam.
Prayer is not what distinguishes us as a Christian- but how we pray does. View full article »