Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men! The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead—whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. [...]
By Joji Kaden
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Also posted in Acts, BibleStudy
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Tagged Apostles, Diluting the Gospel, Fear of men, Gospel, Ministry, Obedience, Opposing God, Persecution, Proclamation, Servant of God
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The high priest and his officials, who were Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Then he told them, “Go to the Temple and give the people [...]
But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. (Acts 5:1-2) NLT We are coming across a lot of Christians and even Christian ministers, who [...]
Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised want to look good to others. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. And even those who advocate circumcision don’t keep the whole law themselves. They only want you to be circumcised so they can boast [...]
By Joji Kaden
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Also posted in Galatians
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Tagged Boast, Christ, Christian faith, Cross, Faith, Finding God, Good News, Gospel, Persecution, Preach, Proclamation, Religion, Ritual, Unique faith, Word of God
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As for me, I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me; Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.” (Psa.41:4) Distress and agony visits everyone and stays for longer with some. One’s knowledge and experience of God will come to his rescue at such times. For a Christian it is a part of his [...]
By Joji Kaden
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Also posted in BibleStudy, Psalms
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Tagged Bible, BibleStudy, Distress, Friends, Gossip, Healing, Man of God, Mercy, Psalms, Samuel
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