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True Faith vs. Mental Assent

Ryan Lowery

James 2:14-26

James argues that faith without works is a dead faith. Faith and works are not enemies, but they are united. Although we are not saved by works, we do demonstrate the authenticity of our faith by our works. Saving faith is an invisible transaction between God and the receiver of His grace. Works are the visible response to the salvation received. Works demonstrate to a watching word that our faith is genuine and inspires others to learn more about this God we follow.

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James 2:14-26Jas 2:14-26 Jas 2:14-26By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 08/25/2020James argues that faith without works is a dead faith. Faith ...

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The Full Armor of God (Part 1)

Gary DeLashmutt

Ephesians 6:11-15

The apostle Paul was chained to Roman soldiers when he wrote this letter. He uses their armor to illustrate God's resources for our battle with supernatural evil. This time we discuss the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth and the shoes of peace.

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Ephesians 6:11-15Eph 6:11-15 Eph 6:11-15By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/02/2020The apostle Paul was chained to Roman soldiers when h...

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The Cutting of the Covenant

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 4:1-5

A fascinating narrative describing how God ratified a covenant with Abram and providing three key insights into living by faith. God declares us to be in right standing with Him when we simply trust in His promise. Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is faith under strain. Faith submits to God's plan and to His timing for its fulfillment.

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Right with God

Jim Leffel

Romans 3:21-26

As Paul demonstrated earlier in Romans, all people are held accountable to God to a perfect moral standard, but all fall short. In His love, God devised and executed a plan to give people an alternative to paying for their sins themselves, through a sacrificial priestly redeemer. Jesus is this redeemer, sacrificing himself for man on the cross, but also serving as the priest who is a go-between between man and God. We can have our moral debt before God forgiven if we receive this sacrifice.

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Romans 3:21-26Rom 3:21-26 Rom 3:21-26By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/11/2019As Paul demonstrated earlier in Romans, all people are held a...

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Accountable

Jim Leffel

Romans 3:17-23

This passage continues Paul's theme of man being lost without God, explaining that God has a standard to which He holds all men accountable. Paul says this standard is in our hearts through our conscience, though our consciences can be flawed, and it is expressed through the Law given to the Jews. By either evaluation man falls short, but we can cry out to God, acknowledging our sinfulness, and receive His provision of forgiveness and mercy.

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Romans 2:1-1, Romans 3:17-23Rom 2:1-1,Rom 3:17-23 Rom 2:1-1, Rom 3:17-23By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/04/2019This passage continues Pau...

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Everything is Going According to Plan Part Two

Chris Hearty

Romans 11:1-36

Paul continues his argument that God's plan for Israel has not failed. On the contrary, it is bigger than anyone could have imagined. Anyone who believes, and receives the free gift of salvation, becomes a part of God's grand plan. God has neither forgotten not rejected Israel. He will in due time return His attention to restoring Israel.

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Romans 9:30-33, Romans 10:1-21, Romans 11:1-36Rom 9:30-33,Rom 10:1-21,Rom 11:1-36 Rom 9:30-33, Rom 10:1-21, Rom 11:1-36By Chris Hearty Te...

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Law School

Dennis McCallum

Romans 7:1-24

God's law was given in the Old Testament. For centuries, people have been confused by the role God's law plays in the life of the believer. This teaching looks at the role of the God's law.

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Romans 7:1-24Rom 7:1-24 Rom 7:1-24By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 05/09/2019God's law was given in the Old Testament. For centuries, pe...

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Friends of God

Chris Hearty

Romans 5:0

Faith is not a blind leap but a trusting in God and His promises. We can boldly enter the throne room of grace if we have been declared righteous by faith in Jesus Christ. While we were still sinners, God made a way for us to be friends with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Now that we are friends with God, we can rejoice and have peace in all circumstances.

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Romans 5:1-11, Romans 5:0-0Rom 5:1-11,Rom 5:0-0 Rom 5:1-11, Rom 5:0-0By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 04/01/2019Faith is not a blind leap b...

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The Foundation of Justification

James Rochford

Romans 5:1-11

Contrary to a typical religious mentality, Paul establishes that those who have trusted in Christ have already been made righteous--we do not need to do good works or lead a moral life to achieve God's acceptance because we already have it. This means we can live a life based on grace, which is secure in our relationship with God. This security enables us to persevere and grow, even through trials, because our hope is sure.

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Romans 5:1-11Rom 5:1-11 Rom 5:1-11By James Rochford Teaching Date: 03/25/2019Contrary to a typical religious mentality, Paul establishes ...

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