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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Less Than Perfect

Spiritual growth is serious business. Our Christian calling requires striving for perfection.
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What Is Repentance?

Most people have only a vague idea of what the word repentance means? What exactly is repentance?
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Message to Ephesus: Recapture Your First Love

Let's examine the universal spiritual advice Jesus Christ gave for Christians of all time in his message to the church in Ephesus.
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September 11, 2001--Where Do We Go From Here?

It was a day that will forever be remembered.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: Just Outside My Window

I'm sure that at one time or another, all of us have been startled by an unexpected sound in the middle of the night. Normally, you hope it's just the cat knocking over an item on a table or the...
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Where Do You Draw the Line in the Sand?

The high calling of God requires that we learn to be forgivers now in this life, in spite of increasing offenses in this coldhearted world. How?
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Real-Life Reconciliation

Mending fences will never be easy, but following these practical steps makes it possible.
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The Big Cover Up

Trying to cover up our faults may be a human tendency, but some cover ups are just too strange to believe.
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Are We Missing God's Message?

How much do we understand about the meaning behind Christ's sufferings? Do we really appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
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Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Why does anyone commit the ultimate act of violence against another human being? What have been the consequences of one of history's most unjust killings?
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"Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules"?

Deep down inside everyone likes to break rules. But is doing so really in our best interest?
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What encouragement does the Bible offer to those infected with AIDS in this life who are repentant and honestly want to "go and sin no more?"

Do they have hope in this life?
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Repentance Is for Christians

"Have you repented of your sins and accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?" Most will immediately recognize these words as part of our baptismal ceremony. Repentance is an essential prerequisite to becoming a Christian. But what do all the...
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Are Our Children Called?

Are children called? What does the Bible say about tithing? Find out the truth below!
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In Brief...World News Review - Pope Offers Shortcut to Salvation

Pope John Paul II has announced that throughout the millennium celebration, those who do charitable deeds, or give up cigarettes or alcohol for one day can earn "indulgence" that will eliminate time in purgatory.
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Adultery: No Longer Shameful?

What does habitual and rampant adultery tell us about a person and a nation?
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Lessons From the Titanic

Titanic's tragic saga has been told and retold over the decades since her sinking; her story stirs the imagination to this day. But far less known are the details of how Titanic ignored the increasing signs of danger as she...
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Does God Hate Sinners?

Sin is humanity's most dangerous and deceitful enemy. God obviously hates sin, but how does He view the sinner?
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Is Everyone Being Judged Now?

Not everybody is being called to salvation and eternal life during their fleshly life on earth.
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Behind the Headlines... Israel: Small but Significant

"This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the center of the nations, with countries all around her"- (Ezekiel 5:5, New Revised Standard Version).
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