The Mystery of His Love | Daily Devotion | BGEA

The Mystery of His Love | Daily Devotion | BGEA: "No human experience can fully illustrate the imputed righteousness of God, as conceived by His infinite love. It is a mystery-incomprehensible and inexplicable. Like the mystery of the sun’s heat and light, we cannot measure it or explain it, and yet we could not live without it. Writing of the mystery of completed righteousness, Paul said, “We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory. ."



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What is a Christian?

What is a Christian?: "Answer: A dictionary definition of a Christian would be something similar to “a person professing belief in Jesus as the Christ or in the religion based on the teachings of Jesus.” While this is a good starting point, like many dictionary definitions, it falls somewhat short of really communicating the biblical truth of what it means to be a Christian. The word “Christian” is used three times in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). Followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch (Acts 11:26) because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ. The word “Christian” literally means, “belonging to the party of Christ” or a “follower of Christ.”"



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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?: "Answer: First, please understand that we intend no offense in the wording of this question. We genuinely receive questions, from Catholics, along the lines of “What is the difference between Catholics and Christians?” In face-to-face conversations with Catholics, we have literally heard, “I am not a Christian, I am Catholic.” To many Catholics, the terms “Christian” and “Protestant” are synonymous. With all that said, the intent of this article is that Catholics would study what the Bible says about being a Christian and would perhaps consider that the Catholic faith is not the best representation of what the Bible describes. As a background, please read our article on “What is a Christian?”"



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Are baptism and communion means of grace?

Are baptism and communion means of grace?: "Answer: Quite simply, baptism and communion are separate from grace and are not a means to it. It would be more proper to say the ordinances of the church are the signs of grace, not the means of grace.

Baptism is the outward expression of an inner change. It is an act of obedience after salvation has occurred. The examples of baptism in Scripture all show that baptism happened after the person was born again (e.g., Acts 8:26–39). Being immersed in water (or being sprinkled with water) cannot change a person’s heart; that is the Spirit’s work. “The Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:6)."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: " The Olympics represent the pinnacle of athleticism, training, and competitiveness, going all the way back to ancient times. The apostle Paul used illustrations from the world of athletics in several of his letters. In three Epistles, he used the image of all-out racing to urge vigorous and lawful pursuit of spiritual growth and service. Four times Paul spoke of his own growth and service in terms of his own such race."



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Thrivent Declares It Won't Take Sides on Abortion, Gays, or Guns | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

If you can't take sides against sin, what is the point of being a Christian group?



Thrivent Declares It Won't Take Sides on Abortion, Gays, or Guns | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "Nearly two months after attempting to calm a controversy by suspending funds to both pro-life and pro-choice groups, a major Christian financial services organization has declared a neutral stance on social matters that "have the potential to distract" from its focus on Christian stewardship and generosity.
The first three? Abortion. Sexual orientation. Guns."



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Bible "Mistakes" & "Errors" - YouTube

Bible "Mistakes" & "Errors" - YouTube: ""



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Accounts?

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Accounts?: "Some skeptics claim that chapters 1 and 2 are contradictory. However, a close reading shows there is no contradiction. Genesis 1 gives the day-by-day account of the entire creation week, whereas Gen. 2 gives the details of man’s creation on the sixth day. "



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US Olympian slams ‘ridiculous’ gay luge ad - Crossmap Christian News | World

US Olympian slams ‘ridiculous’ gay luge ad - Crossmap Christian News | World: "SOCHI, February 11, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A member of the American luge team in Sochi is furious over an ad produced by a Canadian homosexual advocacy group, saying the attempt to portray doubles luging as sexually suggestive in order to promote "gay rights" is "ridiculous" and "sad.""



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John L. Allen, Jr., author of "The Global War on Christians,": Anti-Christian Violence Detailed in Hearing Calling for Filling of Religious Freedom Post - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

John L. Allen, Jr., author of "The Global War on Christians,": Anti-Christian Violence Detailed in Hearing Calling for Filling of Religious Freedom Post - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "The worst anti-Christian pogrom of the 21st century has come not from Islamic extremists but from Hindu nationalists in India, an expert told a hearing in which U.S. President Barack Obama was challenged to quickly fill a key religious freedom post."



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