Redemption & Salvation
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Final Battle of Two Competing Kingdoms
The Reality of Evil Spirits and the Supremacy of God There is a spiritual conflict taking place around us that cannot be adequately understood merely by looking at what we can see. The Bible presents a world far larger than the visible world. Scripture describes heavenly beings of extraordinary power, fallen angels who have become…
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Discovering the Assurance of Salvation in the Cross of Jesus
Understanding The Offense of the Cross Grace, Enmity, and the Great Conflict Between Christ and Satan There is something profoundly strange about the cross of Jesus Christ. It is the supreme revelation of God’s love—and yet it has always provoked opposition. It is the message of forgiveness—and yet it exposes human sin. It is the…
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The Offense of the Cross
Grace, Enmity, and the Great Conflict Between Christ and Satan There is a mystery at the very heart of the Christian gospel: the cross that reveals the love of God also awakens the hatred of Satan. The cross is God’s supreme revelation of grace, but it is also an offense to the kingdom of darkness…
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The Twelve Illegalities in the Trial of Jesus
The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer’s Standpoint The Arrest of Jesus was Illegal Walter M. Chandler’s Argument Chandler says the arrest contained three separate defects: It occurred at night. It was accomplished through Judas, whom Chandler regarded as an informer/accomplice. It was not the product of a proper judicial mandate designed to conduct a…
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The Origin of Evil
A Story of God’s Patience, Love, Mercy, and the Promise That Sin Will Never Rise Again Where did evil come from? It is one of the oldest and most difficult questions humanity has ever asked. If God is good, why is there evil? If God is loving, why is there suffering? If God is all-powerful,…
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It is Easy to Be Saved and Difficult to Be Lost | AskGod365
Modern culture teaches us to trust everything except Jesus Christ by promoting relative truth and self-reliance. The biblical worldview challenges these postmodern ideas and offers true freedom through self-denial and surrender to God. Sin and fear often cloud our spiritual vision and make submission feel difficult. A relationship with the Savior provides ultimate peace in…
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The Great Controversy Reaches Its Climax
Satan’s Deceptions, God’s Character, Judgment, and the Restoration of All Things Introduction: The Final Conflict Between Truth and Deception The Bible begins with a question: “Has God indeed said?”— Genesis 3:1 It ends with a promise: “Surely I am coming quickly.”— Revelation 22:20 Between these two statements lies the entire story of Scripture: the conflict…
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The First Deception on Earth
Genesis 2–3, the Fall of Humanity, and the Biblical Question of Life, Death, and Immortality Introduction: From Heaven’s Conflict to Earth’s Crisis The biblical narrative of evil moves from the heavenly realm into human history in Genesis 3. After describing the creation of humanity in God’s image, Scripture introduces the serpent and the first human…
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The Origin of Evil and Deception
Satan’s First Lie—and Why It Still Deceives the World Today “You shall not surely die.” — Genesis 3:4 Every counterfeit begins with a genuine original. Before deception entered earth, it began in heaven. Before there was sin in Eden, there was rebellion among the angels. Before humanity ever questioned God’s goodness, Lucifer had already…
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The Good News About Hell- 5
Part 5 — The End of Sin and the Hope of the New Earth How God’s Justice, Mercy, and Love Triumph Forever Introduction: The Story Does Not End With Judgment The subject of hell is often approached from the perspective of fear: “What happens to those who reject God?” But the Bible places the emphasis…
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The Good News About Hell- 4
Part 4 — How the Doctrine of Eternal Torment Developed A Historical Study of the Doctrine of Hell and the Biblical Recovery of Conditional Immortality Introduction: Why History Matters When studying any major Christian doctrine, it is important to distinguish between two questions: What did the Bible originally teach? How did later Christians understand and…
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The Good News About Hell – 3
Part 3 — Difficult Texts Explained Understanding the Passages Often Used to Support Eternal Conscious Torment Introduction: Letting Scripture Interpret Scripture Few biblical subjects have created more debate among Christians than the nature of hell and the final punishment of the wicked. Many sincere followers of Christ believe the Bible teaches that the lost will…
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The Good News About Hell-2
Part 2 — The Second Death: The Bible’s Description of the Fate of the Wicked Introduction: What Happens When Sin Finally Ends? The Bible’s message about the final judgment is not primarily a message about punishment. It is a message about the end of rebellion, the restoration of creation, and the triumph of God’s love.…
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The Good News About Hell, Pt. 1: Why Hell Exists
Why Should We Study Hell’s Existence Anyway? If hell actually exists, then God must be a harsh judge. What kind of god would keep sinners alive forever in conscious suffering? If hell doesn’t exist, if Christians got the concept of divine judgment totally wrong, can we trust anything they say . . . ? You’re not alone if…
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The Good News About Hell: Why God’s Final Judgment Is Better Than Most People Believe
Few subjects evoke more fear, confusion, or sadness than God’s final judgment, otherwise known as hell. And why wouldn’t it? Longstanding Christian beliefs about hell depict a horrifying image: an eternal torture chamber where the wicked remain alive and conscious forever, suffering endlessly in flames without hope. Unsurprisingly, this image has caused countless people to…
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Going to Extremes | Pr. Randy Skeete
Jesus sets a standard of righteousness that examines the inner thoughts of the heart. Since humanity possesses a fallen nature, achieving salvation on human merit remains impossible. God refuses to lower His holy standard but offers a perfect solution. Complete surrender to Jesus provides the free gift of His sinless life to cover all past…
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Good News About Salvation
Walking the Biblical Path to Christ Through the Gospel and Steps to Christ by Reiner Kremer “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23 If someone asked, “How can I know God?” or “How can I be saved?” the Bible…
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Restoring the Covenant of Peace
The Covenant Mystery: Corporate Personality and the Sanctuary Story by Reiner Kremer How Adam, Israel, Christ, the Church, and the New Creation Reveal God’s Eternal Purpose To fully understand Paul’s phrase “in Christ,” we must understand two foundational biblical ideas: Corporate Personality — how God works through covenant representatives who include and represent their people.…
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The Miracle of Living “In Christ”
Paul’s Greatest Contribution to Christian Theology by Reiner Kremer If there is one phrase that unlocks the theology of the Apostle Paul, it is the simple Greek expression ἐν Χριστῷ—en Christō—meaning “in Christ.” Paul uses this expression, and closely related forms such as “in Him,” “in the Lord,” and “with Christ,” well over 150…
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Why Is It So Difficult to Believe in Jesus?
Finding Certainty “In Christ” in a Postmodern World by Reiner Kremer Why is it so difficult to fully believe and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in today’s world? Never before has humanity had access to so much information. We carry libraries in our pockets, communicate instantly across continents, and can answer…
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Easy to Be Saved, Hard to Be Lost
Why Is It So Difficult to Fully Believe and Accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in a Postmodern World? by Reiner Kremer “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) Introduction: The Great Question of Our Time Never before has…
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“In Christ” Engine of New Creation (Part 2)
The breathtaking reality of the Church as the living body of Jesus Christ transforms how believers experience their faith today. Paul’s profound words in Ephesians reveal that Christians are not merely waiting for a future destination, but are already seated with Christ in heavenly places. By examining the depths of God’s self-giving love and the…
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“In Christ” Engine of New Creation (Part 1)
The Christian faith is often misunderstood as a simple evacuation plan—a way to leave earth for a distant heaven. In this first part of “Heaven Starts Now,” we explore how the Apostle Paul’s teachings, particularly in Ephesians, reveal a much grander story. Discover what it truly means to be “in Christ,” where our daily lives…
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“In Christ” — The Engine of New Creation, Part Three
Part 3: We Will Be Liberated, Not Liquidated by Reiner Kremer There are moments in our Christian lives when one verse suddenly becomes a lens through which the entire Bible comes into focus. One of those verses is found near the end of the Scriptures, where the risen Christ declares: “Behold, I make all things…