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This is the reason we need to make sure that we are disciples.
Merely calling one's self a "Christian" does not cause a person to
be
one. Scripture warns us that many people will be deceived into thinking
they are saved. Others may simply pretend (knowing they aren't disciples), for whatever reasons.
For a greater focus on the need to make sure, see the separate group
of articles: "Making Sure I Am One."
A Poem About Commitment to God |
This poem was written by a someone who, at a later
date, found herself in a situation in which she had to choose either to
follow God or to abandon him. She chose the second option. |
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A Few Comments About "Experiences" in a Christian's Life |
We are not to put our trust in experiences and
feelings, but in God and his Word. |
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About "Christians" Who
"Fall Away" |
Many people who claim to be "Christians" remain that way
for a while, and then they "fall away." Why is this? Does this mean they were
saved and then lost their salvation? Or is the problem our definition of
"saved"? This article is an in-depth look at many of the
Scripture passages which define the difference between a genuine
follower of Jesus and someone who merely claims to be one (and
who may be thoroughly convinced that he is one). |
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Peter and Judas
- Two Apostles Who Failed (The Issue of
"Repentance" vs. "Remorse") |
Both Peter and Judas failed. One denied Jesus; the
other betrayed him. The biggest difference, however, was the way they
reacted to their failures: Peter repented and turned back to Jesus;
Judas was filled with remorse but did not repent. (He hanged
himself, instead.) This article explores some of the differences between a genuine
disciple and a counterfeit disciple. We need to remember that
Judas had previously appeared to have a trustworthy and loyal
character... and all the other disciples were convinced that he was
a genuine disciple. This is no different from today, when
people who we think are Christians suddenly turn against Christ. |
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NOTE: This HTML version contains a reference
to "A Collection of Articles on the
Topic of REPENTANCE." (This reference is omitted
from the PDF version.) |
Spiritual Growth and
Spiritual Decline (The contrast between Mark and Demas) |
Originally, Mark looked like a failure and Demas
looked like a success. In the end, the opposite proved true.
This article reminds us that sometimes things don't appear the way
they really are. Eventually things may become obvious, but we
shouldn't immediately give-up on those who seem to be failing... or
be surprised when people we expect to succeed don't. |
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Balaam and the Issue of Compromise |
An in-depth look at an example of compromise. A quick
glance at Numbers 22 - 24 could leave a person with the impression
that Balaam was a godly prophet, who provided an exemplary model of
devotion and loyalty to the God of the Bible. However, a closer look
at these chapters, as well as at references about Balaam found
elsewhere in the Bible, reveals that his superficial piety covered up
a deceitful and corrupt heart. |
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What the Bible says about people who abandon the faith ...
They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us.
For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us;
but their going showed that none of them belonged to us. (1 John 2:19)
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