Is all sin equal in the eyes of God?
Have you heard people say that all sins (wrong doings) are the same before God? I have wondered about this belief. What does the Bible say about this?
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Tag: Faith
Glory, Joy and Suffering – 1 Peter 1:4-9
Peter tells his readers that experiencing trials will prove their faith which is of greater worth than gold, and he reminds them of their glorious inheritance.
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Peter’s Greeting – 1 Peter 1:1-3
In these few verses, Peter makes some remarkable statements and reveals that each member of the Trinity has a role in salvation. We have a role too.
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Why God is Sometimes Silent
Matthew records the account of a Canaanite woman crying out for help, but Jesus doesn’t say a word (Matt.15:21-28). Why was Jesus silent? And why, like Jesus in this story, does God sometimes seem silent and remote to us?
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Unbelief: The Ultimate Sin
Ultimately, there is only one sin that really matters as far as salvation and eternal life is concerned.
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Righteousness and Justification – Philippians 3:9
What is the righteousness that comes from God? What does it mean to be justified? What does it mean to be reconciled with God?
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Prayer and Peace – Philippians 4:6-9
In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul tells the Christians in Philippi to be “anxious for nothing”, and he provides the antidote for worry and anxiety.
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Saving Faith in Action: James 2:14-26
This essay takes a close look at James 2:14-26 and explores the link between genuine Christian faith and compassionate, ethical deeds.
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All-Encompassing Genuine Faith
Genuine faith in Jesus motivates our entire being. It moves our emotions, engages our mind, involves making decisions, and inspires our actions.
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Faith and Fear
David felt fear when people were seeking to kill him, but he also knew his God and had faith. Ignorance of God, and not fear, is the biggest faith-killer.
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Growing as a Christian – Prayer and Worship
Prayer is simply communication with God – talking and listening. Yet for many Christians, prayer doesn’t come easily. Here is some basic info on prayer and worship.
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Faith, Belief, Trust, and Salvation – John 2:24-25
We are saved by believing in, that is, placing our faith and trust in, Jesus. But what does belief and faith really mean? John 2:24 gives us a clue.
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