Tag: gospel
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The gospel is unstoppable in a world that is often hostile
Paul was the greatest missionary who ever lived. When writing to the Philippians, he was in jail. That’s the last place he needs to be! Why would God allow this to happen? Wouldn’t it be better for Paul to be out in the mission field sharing Jesus? Regardless of what is happening in the world,…
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Jesus: cross-examined
Originally published September 21, 2016 We see symbols everyday. Symbols of peace, strength, royalty, and victory. Within Christianity, there is no greater symbol than the cross, something so obvious that we take it for granted. Something so pervasive, so associated with Christianity that we might not even question it. But why is the cross the symbol?…
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Sexual abuse victim preaches gospel at sentencing
It’s the best sermon I’ve heard in a long time. The truth and weight of her words were astounding. Rachael Denhollander was one of the many victims of former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. His abuse of Denhollander started in 2000 when she was 15. Today, Denhollander is a lawyer, and was the first of…
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There’s no such thing as a Christian who has not been born again
Jesus said “unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” It’s the regeneration of God in our souls. It’s not some inconsequential change. It is a monumental miraculous work of almighty God.
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Love, justice, and the heavenly way
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, the world is so twisted that that idea is offensive. That the Lord paid the penalty for our…
Josh Benner 