While there is an expectation placed on churches to be loving, compassionate, non-judgemental and happy communities, there is no such thing as a perfect church. Then, how is it possible to be a church that please God?
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At first glance, sheep and goats don’t seem that different. But as we find out from the parable of the sheep and goats, these animals are completely different animals and represent two different groups: the righteous and the unrighteous.
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This past Sunday, we look at the parable of the talents and learn of how God has entrusted us with talents. But what are believers to do with these talents?
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The Parable of the 10 Virgins from Matthew 25:1-13 talks about the unknown time of Jesus’ second coming. The parable speaks of two types of people who will encounter the bridegroom (Jesus); let’s read this parable in detail, and identify the underlying message for Christians today.
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Grace is known as the freely given, unmerited favour and love of God. When we hear this, we don’t think of grace being unfair but there are times and instances where we can think that God’s grace can be unfair.
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God has given us the gift of forgiveness. Others need that gift from us and we can give it to them. In the process, we can change their lives as our lives were changed by Christ.
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The parable of the net speaks of fishermen who pulled up a giant net full of good and bad fish. While basic in premise, what this parable really reveals is the coming judgement of the righteous and the wicked.
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Continuing our study into the parables in Matthew 13, this week we explored Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of the hidden treasure and pearls.
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The parable of the mustard seed and the leaven talks about the corruption of sin and the power of God, in relation to the kingdom of God.
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Not commonly studied, the parable of the wheat and weeds leaves us with one burning question: when I die, am I going to the barn or to be burned?
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One of Jesus’ most famous parables is His parable of the sower. Let’s look into the three key aspects of the parable and what it means for believers today.
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Concluding our study on the book of 2 Timothy, we read Paul’s final greetings before his coming martyrdom. 2 Timothy 4:9-22 teaches us how he was able to endure the hardships in his ministry, including people.
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