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Calvary -The Geographical Account

Calvary -The Geographical Account

April 7, 2020

Calvary -The Geographical Account

There are many names and locations given over the years shared through tradition, recorded in the Bible, taken from historical accounts, and from various verbal narrations and rituals passed down through the centuries regarding the exact site where Jesus Christ was crucified.

Commonly heard names and descriptions of the site of Calvary include:  The place of the skull, Golgotha (or the location of the head), upon a hill far away, outside the camp, the altar of the red heifer, the altar of ...

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Calvary- The Forgiveness Factor

Calvary- The Forgiveness Factor

April 6, 2020

Calvary- The Forgiveness Factor

Romans 6: 23 (KJB)   23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The completed work of Calvary is a precious gift from God.  Jesus Christ’s supernatural spiritual work took the sting out of sin and death.  God’s gift is two-fold.  Jesus Christ ushered in the gift of unmerited favor or kindness and eternal relief from the penalty of sin.

God gave regenerate hearts a perpetual victory over sin and the ...

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Calvary – The Unconditional Love and Redemption

Calvary – The Unconditional Love and Redemption

April 5, 2020

Calvary – The Unconditional Love and Redemption

Revelation 5:9 (KJB)   And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.

Let us take a few moments to reflect on this crowd who was singing praises one day and calling for Jesus Christ’s death a few days later.  People can often be fickle, ...

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Calvary –A Counterfeit Cross

Calvary –A Counterfeit Cross

April 4, 2020

Calvary –A Counterfeit Cross

John 14:6 (KJB) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

God’s Word emphatically declares the only way to an eternal relationship with God is through Jesus Christ.

Yes, sadly, even the precious shed blood sacrifice of Calvary has a spiritual counterfeit at work in this world.  It is a darkly inspired effort cleverly designed by satan to dupe gullible people.  Satan desires to hijack the natural heart ...

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Calvary –Selfless Worship

Calvary –Selfless Worship

April 3, 2020

Calvary –Selfless Worship

Yes, only God is worthy of our worship and honor. Worship is the spiritual practice of giving your very best reverence and value to God.  In fact, adoration of God is essential, or vital, in having a genuine personal relationship with God.  When one worships God, he desires what God desires, he gives much consideration to godliness and chooses to separate from things of this world, aligning with things holy, righteous, and pure.

Did you know that Genesis 22:5 is the first ...

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Calvary – His Supernatural Power

Calvary – His Supernatural Power

April 2, 2020

Calvary – His Supernatural Power

The power of Calvary is supernatural rather than the natural power of this world. This nature cannot be understood or fathomed outside of having a spiritual understanding and knowledge found only inside a personal relationship with God.  Mankind, left to his own, is ruled by an evil nature.  There is nothing good found inside the heart of any natural-born man.

The Supernatural Power of God is a gift from God that is alive inside the heart of regenerate souls.  It is ...

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The Purpose of The Cross

The Purpose of The Cross

April 1, 2020

The Purpose of The Cross

This Easter season I will be sharing from our previously written Calvary series titled UNWRAPPING THE GIFT OF CALVARY.

Simply said, Calvary is about life, no fooling here; it is about a new lasting spiritual life.  However, nothing about the gift of eternal life, made possible through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, is simple.  Jesus Christ, the man and who is God, even shed drops of blood when deep in prayer concerning God’s will for Him at Calvary.

Calvary was undoubtedly not easy ...

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In Whom

In Whom

March 31, 2020

In Whom

Colossians 2:3 (KJB) In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Who is the “Whom” referred to in this verse? Indeed, you know that in conjunction with the context of the surrounding verses, this “whom” points to the God-head and Jesus Christ, in particular, who is the storehouse of wisdom and knowledge.

God’s brand of understanding is not the same as information, instruction, and data available to study in this world.  Any person can choose to go to a higher ...

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The Firstborn

The Firstborn

March 30, 2020

The Firstborn

Romans 8:29 (KJB)   For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

God knew all about you since the beginning of time.  The time of your birth and your position in this world does not come as a surprise to God.  God knew you before you were born, and He has a particular will for your life even before your birth.

You see, nothing is by accident, chance, or ...

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Shadow of Death

Shadow of Death

March 29, 2020

Shadow of Death

Psalm 23:4 (KJB) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

The shadow of death, what is that?  It sounds gruesome and forboding.  What would you think if I told you we are all walking in the shadow of death as we sojourn in this wicked world.  That is right, both saved and lost souls live in the shadow ...

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