If You Do Not Forgive: A Parenthetical Thought
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What does the Bible say about not forgiving someone? The fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer reads, “And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Jesus goes on to talk more about this in Matthew 6:14-15. None of the other petitions have this “appendix,” so why this one? Matthew Henry suggests, “Most of...
When Morning Gilds the Sky
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“When morning gilds the sky, our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised! In all our work and prayer we ask his loving care: May Jesus Christ be praised! To God, the Word on high, the hosts of angels cry: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let mortals too upraise their voices in hymns...
When Will It Get Better? A Biblical Response to the Pandemic
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc upon our way of life. From schools to jobs, the economy and even churches have been impacted in unprecedented ways. What is a Biblical response to the pandemic?One question people continue to ask is when will it get better? When will we return to our previous way...
As We Forgive Our Debtors
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These words take us into a tricky bit of theology. When Jesus says “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors,” it would be easy to say, “Well, then, God will only forgive my sins after I have forgiven anyone who has sinned against me.” Right? But we know that can’t be the...
Biblical Response to Suffering
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In our series with Dr. Erwin Lutzer called "Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters: What Is God Saying to Us?", program three addresses the Bible's response to suffering. From the world's perspective, pain is something negative to be avoided or removed. However, God allows difficulties for several possible reasons. Instead of only seeking to avoid...
And Forgive Us Our Debts
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The word translated “debts” in some translations and “trespasses” in others, is the Greek word opheilema. Jon Bloom writes at desiringgod.org, “Nearly all of the most credible English translations over time have translated the Greek words, opheilēma/opheiletēs, as “debts/debtors.” And that’s because in the New Testament and the Septuagint, these words almost always convey the...
When the Truth Becomes a Lie
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As I was reading Erwin Lutzer’s book Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters, I ran across the sentence, “Simply put, it is not possible to exaggerate how offensive our sin is toward God.”
What to Do When God Is Silent
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Even Christians who have walked closely with God for years have experienced times when He seems distant or quiet. Why does God seem silent? What can we do during these difficult times? In program two of Dr. Ankerberg's program with Dr. Erwin Lutzer about the Covid-19 pandemic, they discuss what the Bible teaches regarding...
How Does God Use Evil for Good?
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In program 1 of Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters: What is God Saying to Us? Dr. John Ankerberg interviews Dr. Erwin Lutzer regarding the many ways the Covid-19 crisis has changed our world—and how God is working through it. Some claim the pandemic is a judgment from God. Others suggest God seems to be...
I Exalt Thee: A Prayer of Adoration
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To adore: an act of offering deep love and respect, of worshiping someone.To exalt: to elevate by praise or in estimation
To extol: to praise highly
Each of the verses below speak of exalting (or extoling) our Lord. Read each verse. Look it up in your Bible to see the author’s context, and why he would...
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How Does God Use Evil for Good?
By Dr. Dillon Burroughs |
In program 1 of Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters: What is God Saying to Us? Dr. John Ankerberg interviews Dr. Erwin Lutzer regarding the many ways the Covid-19 crisis has changed our world—and how God is working through it. Some claim the pandemic is a judgment from God. Others suggest God seems to be uninvolved…
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If You Do Not Forgive: A Parenthetical Thought
By R. L. Wilson |
What does the Bible say about not forgiving someone? The fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer reads, “And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Jesus goes on to talk more about this in Matthew 6:14-15. None of the other petitions have this “appendix,” so why this one? Matthew Henry suggests, “Most of…
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