... the beauty of the gospel is that grace abounds. Jesus offers healing and restoration. Through repentance and confession, we are picked up, dusted off, and set back on our feet. There are moments when ...

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (NIV) Colossians 3:13 Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds ...

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if ...

... for the sake of church purity. The New Testament is crystal clear about what must be done when repentance does not occur. Withdrawal of fellowship is commanded against false teachers (Rom. 16:17). Also, ...

“Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV) Hebrews 4:16 In ancient Israel, the following six places ...

... from 1 John show us why Jesus came to this earth, it was because of God’s love for us and His desire for “…not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9). As we reflect ...

... or anger. Although you could seek to restore bruised relationships through repentance and forgiveness, spoken words can never be retrieved. In the book of Ephesians 4:29, Scripture warns, “Let no corrupt ...

... you exposed and bruised. #4. Don't skip repentance (17-20). Not until sinfulness is exposed - confessed and repented of -will God have space to remake us and use us for the gospel. #5. Make plans ...

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the ...

... to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). He is kind and He would want everyone to be with Him in glory. Let us give Him no reason to be unkind towards us. There are several examples ...

“Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV) Hebrews 4:16 In ancient Israel, the following six places ...

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the ...

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” (NIV) Matthew 5:13 ...

... on the cruel cross to reconcile the world to God. Though in pain, Jesus continued to teach by example the value of true relationship and repentance. He said to His mother and beloved apostle John, “Dear ...

... or anger. Although you could seek to restore bruised relationships through repentance and forgiveness, spoken words can never be retrieved. In the book of Ephesians 4:29, Scripture warns, “Let no corrupt ...

... you exposed and bruised. #4. Don't skip repentance (17-20). Not until sinfulness is exposed - confessed and repented of -will God have space to remake us and use us for the gospel. #5. Make plans ...

... from 1 John show us why Jesus came to this earth, it was because of God’s love for us and His desire for “…not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9). As we reflect ...

"Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing" (NLT) Luke 23:34a The Son of Man, Christ Jesus was the perfect examplar of forgiveness here on earth. A man in pain and ...

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (NIV) Colossians 3:13 Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds ...

... but make a bold step of dedicating yourself to the Lord as well. Dedicate yourself through repentance, baptism and continue to study the word of God. I believe the only sure way you can pass through ...