Sanctification
What is meant by the word “sanctification”? Suggested Daily Reading: Romans 12:2 and Colossians 3:9-10 The root word in sanctification is sanctify. To sanctify is to make holy,…
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Ask A Pastor: Should my church have an altar?
Question: Should New Testament churches have ‘altars’ in their sanctuaries – whether it be furniture, a location, etc.? Answer: The short answer: No, we should not have a physical altar…
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Child of God
What do people mean when they ask if someone is a “child of God”? Suggested Daily Reading: John 1:12-13; Romans 8:14-17 and Galatians 4:5-7 In one sense,…
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Ask A Pastor: Does God speak to us through dreams?
Question: Does God still speak to us on earth through the use of dreams? Answer: First, we need to be very cautious with this topic as there has been a…
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God’s Grace
Is God gracious to everyone or only to the saved? Suggested Daily Readings: Psalm 145:8-9; Luke 6:35-36 and Ephesians 2:1-10 God is gracious to all, but in…
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Jesus’ Second Coming
What does “Jesus’ Second Coming” mean? Suggested Daily Reading: Matthew 24:29-39 While Jesus did appear on earth in a human form or as “the Angel of the…
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Jesus’ Descent Into Hell
Did Jesus really go into hell? Suggested Daily Reading: Psalm 18:5 and Psalm 116:3, and then Matthew 26:38-42 and 27:46 The punishments experienced by those in hell…
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Good Friday
Jesus suffered a terrible and awful death by crucifixion, so why then when we commemorate this event, do we call it “Good Friday”? Suggested Daily Reading: Matthew 27: 27-56…
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Passion Weeks
What are “Passion Weeks”? Suggested Daily Reading: Isaiah 53 The word “passion” has two meanings: Intense feelings or emotions. If a person expresses an opinion with strong…
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Spiritual Death
What does “spiritual death” or “being born spiritually dead” mean? Suggested Daily Reading: Psalm 14:2-3; Isaiah 64:6-7 and Jeremiah 13:23 The Bible speaks of three types of…
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