DEVOTION / A single solution for sin
The only way we can stand as righteous before the pure, holy, and righteous God is by faith in his one and only son. John 3:16 reminds us that this solution is from our father in heaven who loves us.
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Devotion / The "Good" Word
Humans are no good in the judgment of the holy God. But because he is unimaginably good, God has created a way for no-good humans to be dressed in his goodness. That is worth celebrating with a life filled with goodness.
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DEVOTION / Don't Need Instructions?
We tend not to follow instructions. Thank God Jesus followed instructions for us so our failures are forgiven.
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DEVOTION / The glory of the LORD
There is only one place “the glory of the Lord” is mentioned in the New Testament. Luke describes it on the night Jesus was born.
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DEVOTION / Seeking a city of peace
Peace, unchanging and secure, is found in Jerusalem. Not the Jerusalem in Israel, but the new Jerusalem in heaven. Because of the new Jerusalem, we have peace now.
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DEVOTION//Meeting God – Certain or Fearful
A day is coming when everyone will meet God face-to-face. How do you feel about that? Certain or fearful?
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DEVOTION//I’m sorry, but it’s too late
“I’m sorry, but it’s too late,” are the words a doctor has spoken to very ill covid patients who now want the vaccine. Jesus said something similar will be spoken to many good people who foolishly refused a relationship with him.
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DEVOTION//God's love and God's anger
The fact the God is love and yet hate sin in us sinners can seem confusing. But when properly understood, both fit together perfectly.
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DEVOTION//God's guilt strategy
Guilt over our sin doesn’t make us right with God — no matter how ashamed we feel. Only Jesus-won grace forgives and frees us to live as God’s children.
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DEVOTION//Sin’s only solution
Luther affirms that God’s Son provides human beings the only way we can be righteous before the righteous God.
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