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Friday, 02 June 2006 |
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It is certain Jesus Christ died on the cross. It is equally certain he rose from the dead. The Bible is clear about these matters. In John chapter 20:11-31 you can read how the risen Lord appeared before three parties - first Mary Magdalene, then the disciples and then Thomas along with the disciples. In each of these appearances two things are apparent - the risen Lord was seen and those who saw him were transformed. |
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Saturday, 29 April 2006 |
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Christ Jesus is the Only Sacrifice Acceptable to God For He is Sinless and Has Made Atonement For Sinners (Leviticus 1:1-9). The Hebrews had significant rituals. In Leviticus 1:1-9 we have the ritual regarding the sacrifice of an animal for the atonement of sins. Leviticus 1:1-9 teaches us the nature of that offering. Let me go one step ahead and state that from the New Testament perspective we learn what this ritual means. It signifies that Christ Jesus is the only sacrifice acceptable to God for he is sinless and has made atonement for sinners. |
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Saturday, 01 April 2006 |
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2 Corinthians 6:13 The gospel is about your salvation. Paul makes this clear. He points out that he is an ambassador for Christ and that his message is that you should be reconciled to God (2 Cor.5:20.21). You must not waste opportunity because now is God’s time for you to be saved (2 Cor.6:1,2).
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Saturday, 01 April 2006 |
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Every day is a day of opportunity. Paul pleaded with people to receive the gospel of God’s grace when they heard it. His message to us is - don’t waste opportunity for now is God’s time for you to be saved. In making this plea Paul is working together with Christ who stands with his people when they plea on his behalf. |
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Saturday, 01 April 2006 |
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God has representatives in this world. They are his ambassadors. Paul was an ambassador. Today, Christians are his ambassadors. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 talks about the ambassador’s message. And what is this message? It is that people should be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ and so become righteous in God’s sight. |
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