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Teach them to observe all things Christ commanded
Just before Jesus left the Earth, He gave one final command: "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and...
Bible Brian
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The triangle of true Christianity
In 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Paul laments that the Corinthian Church may be falling too easily for worldly deceit, just as Eve was deceived...
Bible Brian
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Don't be a Cafeteria Christian
The first lie Satan ever told mankind is "you shall be as God" (Genesis 3:5). For 6,000 years, we've been trying (and failing) to achieve...
Bible Brian
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Yes, God would say that, and it's His right
"I don't think God would say something like that." "I don't think God would really do that." "I wouldn't want to follow a God like that."...
Bible Brian
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The scriptures speak with God's authority
This scenario often plays out; two Christians will be debating doctrine, one of them will appeal to God's word, the other will ask "are...
Bible Brian
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No man can boast = no works in salvation
The exclusion of boasting is a necessary element of the Gospel. The saved cannot boast of our salvation (save in God Himself) because we...
Bible Brian
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Your works are rags, they won't save you
We all like to think of ourselves as good people. Not just ourselves, but unbelievers too. Perhaps we're friends with an atheist or a...
Bible Brian
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The unique relationship of faith and works in Christianity
A unique thing about Christianity is that while other Theistic religions allow you to earn the approval of their gods by being "good", or...
Bible Brian
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The Bible is written with the assumption that sinless perfection is impossible
The idea of sinless perfection is the most indefensible of any religious concept. Indeed, if there is one thing that unites all men, of...
Bible Brian
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If you ask Jesus to judge your works, be warned: He will
Matthew 7:21-23 is a commonly cited verse to "prove" that works are required for salvation. Faith isn't enough, you have to do good, and...
Bible Brian
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The real reason people hate Christians
We live in a culture of Relativism, where you can believe anything you want (except the Bible). And it seems, ironically, every man and...
Bible Brian
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Mockery is an occupational hazard
For a Christian, mockery is an occupational hazard. You are all but guaranteed to receive insults, threats, and even physical violence...
Bible Brian
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The good division: Sheep from goats
Christians who insist on correct doctrine are often reminded that the Church is not supposed to be divided. It's true; the Church is...
Bible Brian
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Works: Indicative of faith
James 2 is the main battleground of the faith vs. works view of salvation. Is it really by grace we are saved, through faith, and that...
Bible Brian
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Dear Church: WAKE UP!
How to create an atheist in three easy steps: 1. Tell them the Bible is true. 2. Tell them a bunch of things contrary to the Bible, and...
Bible Brian
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Better account for that "judge not" comma...
Anyone who's slightly educated on the Bible knows that it says "judge not, lest ye be judged" (Matthew 7:1). Anyone who's more than...
Bible Brian
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The log in the eyes of the "judge not" crowd
It seems these days the only sin you are "allowed" to judge is the "sin" of judgement. So many Christians love to quote Jesus in Matthew...
Bible Brian
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Judge the things that stain us
It is both amazing and devastating how many Christians today do not understand the basics of their own religion. We often hear about how...
Bible Brian
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Why you should beg for the Church to judge you
We often hear phrases like "only God can judge me". This is seen as some kind of profound statement. Sort of like "I'm free to live my...
Bible Brian
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When the world is in the Church
As Christians, we are called to be in the world, but not of the world. The world, however, has no business being in the Church, or of the...
Bible Brian
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