Posts Tagged ‘Lord’
Posted on August 18th, 2011 by by Forrest Wychopen
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Let no man ever condemn you. In Christ, we are made the righteousness of God. Not based on future behavior. Not contingent on holy choices, righteous thoughts, […]
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Posted on August 11th, 2011 by by Forrest Wychopen
“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD” (Jeremiah 23:1). Some believe “spiritual abuse” does not exist in the Church. It does. And just because you “say” it does not exist does not make it go away. I hope you are not in an abusive Church […]
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Posted on August 5th, 2011 by by Forrest Wychopen
What is Biblical unity? First, let me address what it’s not. It is not a Nazi mentality of conformity. It’s not all dressing the same. Believing the same in all things. Speaking the same. Or all having the same hairstyle. Biblical unity is not outward conformity. It is not cookie cutter appearance. That borders a […]
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Posted on July 29th, 2011 by by Forrest Wychopen
”Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?” (Proverbs 20:9). The believer in Christ can. “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” (Ephesians 1:7). There is great strength in knowing the marvelous work and gift of […]
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Posted on July 7th, 2011 by by Forrest Wychopen
Here’s an excerpt from Dr. Charles Swindoll’s book, “The Grace Awakening” for your prayerful consideration. THE FREEDOM OF GRACE By: Charles Swindoll Won’t some people take it to an extreme? Doesn’t a minister run the risk that some in his flock may take unfair liberties if he presents the message of grace. Couldn’t an awakening […]
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