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...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their sins against them...2 Cor 5:19
...Through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
"I will forgive their iniquity, I will remember their sin no more.” Jer 31:34b
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Finding Peace and Beauty in Pain Michael Edwards
Can you imagine roots of faith so deep that we walk in total peace in the worst of circumstances? That is where I want to walk, and the only path appears to be a direct path through troubled times. The greater the pain, the deeper the roots of faith will grow. The key to our victory in the midst of the trial, appears to be how we choose to view the turmoil that has come upon us.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 BSB
While I do not believe that our suffering and pain is what God brings or desires, He can and will use all things for our good, especially if He has our cooperation.
And we know that God works together all things for good to those loving God, to those being called according to His purpose, Rom 8:28 BSB
As I see it, when trouble comes, our options are to focus on the problem and waste this time languishing in defeat and self-pity that can destroy our faith and life. Or, refuse to waste this time, fix our eyes on Jesus and fully trust the author and finisher of our faith (Heb 12:2). Troubled times are a perfect time, and realistically the only time for us to grow the deepest roots that lead to an overcoming faith. I believe our greatest benefit during these times will only come when we choose to change our perspective, recognizing and welcoming the growth available in the process. This change in focus from the negative aspect of the trial to the positive, is precisely how the Apostles rejoiced in their trials. They rejoiced in the growth their faith would experience going through the storm, not in the actual pain and suffering.
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. Rom 5: 3-5 BSB
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The Truth That Sets You Free
Vicky Jeter
Your Enemy is Strong but God is Stronger! Humanly we tend to focus on our predicaments of life and we never begin to see what God has already worked out from our beginning. Relooking at the lies we are told, how our minds get lost and how Satan follows us even into the church.
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Perfect to equip the believer for defending their faith. Ideal to send to a skeptical friend or family member. Great for teens and young adults who have never reviewed the objective evidence for God's existence and identity.
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