Tag: God Heals

The Right to Judge | Clip 1 The topic of Christian judgment presents an apparent paradox in Scripture: certain passages warn emphatically against judging, while others clearly command believers to judge. Understanding this tension is crucial for effective Christian living, as ignorance or disobedience in this area causes many professing Christians to act contrary to [...]

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The Right to Judge | Clip 2 The concept of judgment in the Christian life is highly specific, delimited by authority, area, and action. The sources emphasize that believers must distinguish between final divine evaluation (which belongs only to God) and practical self- and communal-judgment (which believers are obligated to undertake). Understanding these limits is [...]

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The Grace of Yielding | Clip 1 The journey of Christian maturity is defined not by how much an individual can achieve or claim, but by a profound willingness to yield—to God, to circumstances, and especially to the weaknesses of others. This concept, termed “the grace of yielding,” is a crucial mark of spiritual strength [...]

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The Grace of Yielding | Clip 2 The journey of Christian faith is not a static state but a progressive walk marked by continuous yielding, obedience, and increasing commitment to God. The life of Abraham, often called the father of all who believe, serves as the primary model for this spiritual development, demonstrating that true [...]

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Fear God and Be Humble To effectively receive and benefit from the Word of God, believers must adopt a specific posture characterized by humility, reverence, and a sense of awe. The sources, particularly drawing from Isaiah 66 and Psalm 25, outline the necessary spiritual requirements for God to accept someone as His pupil and share [...]

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Progressive Commitment | Clip 1 The Christian life is fundamentally a journey of progressive commitment, requiring continual movement, relinquishment of human attachments, and the willingness to let God take the initiative. The biblical depiction of the believer’s life as a “walk,” rather than a static existence, emphasizes that spiritual growth must be progressive. If a [...]

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Progressive Commitment | Clip 2 The journey of faith, often characterized by progressive commitment, requires believers to continually yield control to God and respond correctly to the mistakes they inevitably make. Drawing parallels from the life of Abraham and the story of Queen Esther, this teaching emphasizes that true spiritual progress involves letting God take [...]

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If You Are Confused About Israel, You’re Confused About the Bible To fully grasp the Bible, it is essential to understand the unique and central role of Israel. The nation of Israel, also referred to as the Jews, is distinct among all the nations of the earth. If people are confused about Israel, they are [...]

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The Chain of Salvation (Part 2 of 2) Understanding the profound assurance offered in Romans 8 requires first grasping the magnitude of human limitation, or “the bad news,” before fully appreciating the “good news” of Christ’s work. The ultimate promise of assurance for believers is contained within the Chain of Salvation (or ordo salutis), a [...]

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Elders (Part 1 of 3) The Apostle Paul was deeply dedicated to preaching the gospel and recognized the paramount importance of establishing effective church leadership. In his letter to Titus, Paul provides essential instructions regarding the function and responsibility of church elders. The goal of this leadership structure, instituted by Paul when he left Titus [...]

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