Tag: gospel
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Being “born again” and why it’s so important
In John 3, a Pharisee named Nicodemus has seen the ministry of Jesus and he’s intrigued by this man. He approaches the Lord and Jesus tells this respected Jewish leader, who had dedicated his life to knowing the Bible and following God’s laws, that he must be “born again.” Being born again is also called…
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There’s no such thing as a Christian who has not been born again
Originally published September 5, 2017 Being born again is another word for the doctrine of “regeneration.” It is a supernatural work that God does within a person who comes to faith. All Christians are born again because all Christians have experienced regeneration. There’s no such thing as an unregenerate Christian. That’s not a Christian! Being born…
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A priest, two goats, and salvation
Originally published September 29, 2017 For observant Jews all over the world, this evening, the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur in Hebrew) is celebrated. The Day of Atonement is the most holy of days in the Jewish calendar. It’s an annual picture of forgiveness that people could have. While Christians don’t celebrate this day, it’s…
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Newly published Reagan letter shows deep faith as he shares gospel with dying father-in-law
The Washington Post ran a 1982 letter written by former president Ronald Reagan to his dying father-in-law. His father-in-law, Dr. Loyal Davis had not been a religious man, and on the brink of eternity, Reagan felt compelled to stress the importance of faith. The most powerful man in the world pointing someone to the most…
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Love, justice, and the heavenly way
Originally published August 24, 2017 From the sermon Love, justice, and the heavenly way The gospel is offensive. God is perfect and righteous. And the only way for imperfect and unrighteous people to be with him was for Jesus to pay the price of sin. To absorb the wrath of God. And for some reason,…
Josh Benner 