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2025
What is Sin?
Put simply – What is Sin? Anything that we actively think or do that is outside the will of God. A little more complicated – One of the words used for “sin” …
2025
What is Justification in the Bible?
Put simply – What is Justification in the Bible? God’s declaration that we are righteous. A little more complicated – All people are guilty before God because of their sin. …
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What is Forbearance in the Bible?
Put simply – What is Forbearance in the Bible? God’s forbearance is his patience with our sin and withholding of his wrath. A little more complicated – This word literally means holding back. …
2025
What is Biblical Reconciliation?
Put simply – What is biblical reconciliation? The restoration of the favor of God through Christ. Our relationship with God is restored to what it was before the Fall. Or even …
2025
What is Propitiation?
Put simply – What is Propitiation? God’s wrath being satisfied. A little more complicated – Romans 3:25 says God put Jesus forward “as a propitiation by his blood.” This means that God …
2025
What is Righteousness?
Put simply – What is Righteousness? The quality of goodness that God has perfectly and we lack. A little more complicated – The Bible talks about righteousness in a few different ways, …
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Crazier Than Fiction: Reading the Book of Acts with Your Kids
Two weeks ago, on Mar 25, 2025, my 9-year-old surrendered his life to Christ and now trusts in him alone for salvation. By grace, through faith, Christ redeemed his soul …
2025
When to Seek Outside Help in Marital Issues
“When should we seek counsel from outside our marriage for an issue versus protecting each other by just dealing with it ourselves?” This question was asked at a previous SWO …
2025
Using Hospitality for the Gospel
“We’re trying to use hospitality to reach people for the Gospel. So, do you have any tips on how we can best do that? How do we also protect our …
2025
Aligning Youth Ministry With the Overall Vision of the Church
How can a youth pastor align the youth ministry’s vision with the overall vision of the church? If you asked students, “What church do you go to?” and they said …