God created a good world that was subjected to futility because of the sinful, treasonous choice of the first human beings.

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God revealed himself through the Law, which pointed to Christ as its end and goal, commanded the obedience that comes from faith, increased transgressions, and shut the mouths of all humans because no...

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God gives life and he takes life. Everybody who dies, dies because God wills that they die.

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The most dangerous thing in the world is the sin of self-reliance and the stupor of worldliness.

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The absence of God in most spheres of life is perceived to be normal, and even Christians feel it as normal - which is why absorbing the culture all around us and its priorities is so dangerous.

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I know God's voice. I've seen God's hand. If the Lord is my helper, why should I be afraid?

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God is infinitely valuable. I can't think of anything that would have a greater impact on your life than for you to believe that.

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You don't give God authority over your life. He has it, totally.

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We are all responsible to Jesus first, and then, under him, to various other persons and offices. Discerning the path of love and obedience when two or more of these submissive relationships collide...

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Reading and understanding the Bible involves lots and lots of interpretation. Not just in light of the world and culture around us, but in reference to other parts of the Bible.

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