1 Timothy 2:4 says, “God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” This verse doesn’t require much interpretation; it just states a simple fact. However, if …
Forgiveness
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Being Good Will Never Be Good Enough
Millions of people – perhaps billions – believe they can win God’s approval and earn eternal life by “being good” – even if they’ve “been bad” in the past. Their …
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John Piper on God’s Justice
“God will render all accounts settled in the end, in the universe, either on the cross or in Hell. No injustice will remain!”
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Fighting for an Enemy’s Forgiveness
An outspoken Patriot, Michael Widman hated the British with a passion. However, the Revolutionary War era tavern owner would find himself accused of treason against America and be sentenced to …
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In 2005, an African-American man named Jameel McGee was arrested on drug charges by a white officer named Andrew Collins. Like most accused men, McGee adamantly proclaimed his innocence. Unlike …
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A Cop With The Christmas Spirit
“Do you know why I pulled you over?” Most of the time, we do. And most of the time, it’s going to get us a ticket from the cop standing …
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Telling the Story Better Than Jesus
In Revelation 22:18-19, the Apostle John gives a stern warning about changing his writings; it’s the “go-to” passage about altering God’s Word. Though preaching professor Dr. Fred Craddock was familiar …
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A Life-Changing Phone Call
When the phone rang in Larry’s office, Bryan, a movie producer in Hollywood, was on the other end asking for some help on behalf of a troubled friend named Mark. …
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Portraits of Reconciliation
How would you respond if someone asked you to describe reconciliation? What sort of picture would you paint? Would you talk about forgiveness? Granting pardon? Showing mercy after wrongs were …
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