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September
11 2012
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Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 6; John 15:18; Gal 3:1-14.

Title: Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 6; John 15:18; Gal 3:1-14.     Jesus Christ had to bear the burden of justice for the entire human race, therefore it is only through faith in Him that any man is justified.   If God abolished in Christ the only justice system He ever...
September
09 2012
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Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 5; John 15:18; Rom 5:15-17.

Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 5; John 15:18; Rom 5:15-17.   Christ is grace’s author and Prince Ruler through the cross, Rom 5:15.   Rom 5:15 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and...
September
07 2012
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Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 4; John 15:18; Matt 19:17-22.

Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 4; John 15:18; Matt 19:17-22.   Matt 19:16 And behold, one came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?"   He wants to do, but nothing indicates that he understands faith. And once he is challenged...
September
06 2012
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Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 3; John 15:18;

Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 3; John 15:18;   We continue in our study of the difference between justice in the world and grace that has come from God.   The prophet Isaiah made it clear that the fulfillment of the grace promises to Israel are earthly based. This is in contrast to the...
September
05 2012
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Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 2; John 15:18;

Title: Thinking with grace rather than justice, part 2; John 15:18; We have been studying the difference between justice in the world and grace that has come from God.   The world is under a system of justice that is contrary to God’s policy of grace and for this reason, ignorance and arrogance of the people...
September
04 2012
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Thinking with grace rather than justice; John 15:18;

Title: Thinking with grace rather than justice; John 15:18;   John 15:18 "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you.   Justice: reward or penalty as deserved; the use of authority and power to uphold what is right, just, or lawful....
September
02 2012
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Post Conference Stress Disorder; Justice vs. Grace; John 15:18; Matt 18:21-35

Post Conference Stress Disorder; Justice vs. Grace; John 15:18; Matt 18:21-35      John 15:18 "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you.   There are...
August
23 2012
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Clothing yourself with the new self; John 15:18; Eph 4:22-24.

Title: Clothing yourself with the new self; John 15:18; Eph 4:22-24.   Announcements/opening prayer:     In this cosmic system the believer is covered by the love of Christ and he will not be punished. Christ has overcome the world.   If the believer...
August
22 2012
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The weakness of man as the basis for satan’s rule; John 15:18

Title: The weakness of man as the basis for satan’s rule; John 15:18   John 15:18 "If the world hates you [and it does], you know that it has hated Me before it hated you.   The key words are the actions of hate and persecution.   The hatred and persecution...
August
21 2012
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Characterizing the world system; John 15:18.

Title: Characterizing the world system; John 15:18.   The transition from the end of 15:17 to this new section is rather abrupt. Throughout vss. 1-17 the focus is on the close fellowship that unites Jesus with the believer. But now the overriding emphasis is on the hostility that will be directed against the disciples as well as all...
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