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Was Jesus’ Atonement for Sins Only for His Elect?

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Gina — Leave a reply

All Christians have been taught that God’s gift of atonement is for all sinners. So, why does the Bible say it’s only for His ‘elect’? Is God’s grace truly available to everyone or is it limited to just a predestined few? Read More….

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5 Powerful Way to Save People Left Outside the Gates

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Gina — 4 Comments ↓
5 Powerful Ways to Save People Left Outside the Gates

In Revelation 22, Jesus tells us about people who will enter through the city gates of heaven and those who won’t. How can we reach people that might get left behind? Here are five powerful ideas that might help. Read More….

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The Hidden Lessons of the Tower of Babel

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Gina — 2 Comments ↓
"The Hidden Lessons of the Tower of Babel" by Steppes of Faith

It can be difficult sometimes to understand the lesson in a Bible story. What is God trying to tell us in the story of the tower of Babel? Is it just about a tower, or is God giving us a great reminder? Read More….

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What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Gina — Leave a reply
Title: "What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?" by Steppes of Faith

You may have heard about some people who believe we should fear God because He’s an angry God who wants to punish us. Is He really like that? Or is their definition of fear incorrect? What does it really mean to fear the Lord? Read More….

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The Positive Side of Loving Our Enemies

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Gina — 2 Comments ↓

Jesus tells us to love our neighbors, but He also tells us to love our enemies. How do we love someone who has hurt us, and what could possibly be a positive side to trying? Read More….

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