Repentance

"For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation" (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Through the sacrifice of the Son of God, Christians have the ability to turn from and be forgiven of the sins which separate them from their Creator. Find out how and why it's necessary below.

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Be Big, Be Smart, Be Strong

"A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit by them, and strong enough to correct them," wrote McKenzie.
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What's So Bad About Sin?

Crime and "murder mysteries" may seem harmless on TV or in movies or books that are easily forgotten. It's different when it happens in real life—illustrating how painful and horrible sin really is. What's at the heart of the problem?
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Is God's Grace an Unconditional Guarantee of Salvation?

How can God love us unconditionally and then require conditions we must meet to have a relationship with Him?
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The Abortion Controversy

What are the facts about abortion? Is it really murder? What does the Bible say?
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What If You've Made a Mistake?

When it comes to sex, people make mistakes —both premarital and extramarital.
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The New Pulpit: 'Let Us Make You Feel Great!'

Mega churches are taking the American church landscape by storm—often huge in terms of attendance and campus size. But are they preaching the gospel recorded in the Bible?
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Treasure Digest: There Are No Atheists in Foxholes

Hear me when I call...
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Strategy for Overcoming

We must resist temptation.
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It's My Life, and It Isn't Hurting Anyone!

How many times have you heard people make this statement? Is it true, or do our deeds affect others?
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Is God Indifferent to Human Suffering?

If God is all-powerful, He could easily prevent disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, floods, droughts and volcanic eruptions. But He lets them happen. Why?
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The Abortion Controversy

What are the facts about abortion? Is it really murder? What does the Bible say?
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Some of the Freedoms God Offers Us

Consider the many wonderful freedoms God offers us:
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The Spread of Freedom: Foretaste for the Entire World?

In recent months we've witnessed a trend away from oppression and toward freedom in some countries. Encouraging though this is, it doesn't compare with what God has in store for the entire world!
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What Does It Mean to Be Redeemed?

Redemption is rightly bound up with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. How should we understand the scope of its meaning?
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Although I have known Christ all my life, there have been more times away from His presence than in it. Recently I have come back into the fold and the struggle is immense. I would really be happy if there is anything you can send me or tell me about.

Because of my errant ways I don't have a lot of money, but I will gladly pay for anything that can help me.
What Is a True Christian?
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What Is a True Christian?

What does it take to be a Christian? According to the Bible, there is much more to being a true follower of Jesus Christ than most people realize. How does God's Word define a true Christian?
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What Is Repentance?

Human beings have to repent before receiving God's gift of the Holy Spirit.
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The Story of Jesus Christ: Why Can't They Get It Right?

The movie The Passion of the Christ has raised many questions about Jesus of Nazareth and His sacrifice. Yet one of the most important questions is also one of the most basic: Why can't they get it right?
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How Do You Recover From a Costly Mistake?

When a broken bone heals, the body creates an area of increased density and strength at the site of the break. Godly repentance from sexual sins can strengthen your life.
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Had a Mental Checkup Lately?

Just as with our annual physical check -ups, each year on the Days of Unleavened Bread and Passover, we should take extra measures to examine ourselves. This is our annual spritual "check-up."
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