Tag: god
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Divine Grace and Human Effort.
The Apostle Paul clearly distinguishes between human effort and divine grace in his epistles. In the Old Testament, the Law aimed to draw people closer to God, but it devolved into mere tradition. People diligently pursued righteousness through works, yet this approach fell short. Paul thus emphasized the necessity of Christ for true righteousness, nullifying…
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Sacrifice and Atonement
In the name of Jesus Christ, by the power of Holy Spirit, God the Father is working. Introduction During the Old Testament era, the Israelites were highly focused on sacrifices and seeking atonement as a form of worshiping God. They are so assured in their approach to God as if they had no flaws. In…
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What is the Bible to you?
The Bible is not a collection of books written by unrelated individuals. It is God’s message written by diverse people throughout hundreds of years with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and a consistent central subject from the first to the final book. According to 2 Peter 1:20-21 NIV, “Above all, you must understand that…
