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Gospel Truths
WHY DID JESUS COME INTO THE WORLD? Answer: “He was manifested to take away our sins” (Hebrews 9:26; 1 John 3:5) FOR WHAT DID JESUS DIE? Answer: “He died for our sins according to the scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3) FOR WHOM DID JESUS DIE? Answer: For “sinners,” “the ungodly,” (Romans 5:6-10) DID GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH JESUS’ DEATH FOR SIN? Answer: “He made him to be sin for us” (2 Corinthians 5:21) DID JESUS DIE WILLINGLY? Answer: “He…
Where Two or Three Are Gathered
There are many verses in the Bible that people like to quote that are actually a misuse of the verse, completely misunderstood, or simply do not exist. One such verse is Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” This verse is frequently cited to validate small gatherings of disciples, suggesting that even if only a few people are present, the Lord is still among them and it is therefore a…
Colossians 1:15 – A Misused Verse
There is a big difference between “Let’s eat Grandma” and “Let’s eat, Grandma!” One little comma alters what’s to be eaten and can, ultimately, save Grandma’s life! Sometimes, a comma or just one little word can completely change what is meant by a statement. That is the also case with the Bible. For example, most Bibles say, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). But one particular Bible version deliberately adds a…
Can I Do ALL Things In Christ Who Strengthens Me?
In late 2007, a young college football player was selected to receive the most prestigious award of the sport, the Heisman Trophy. Usually, being the recipient of such a high honor brings a lot of attention and opportunity. But by that year, Tim Tebow had already received a great deal of national attention and had even been subject to controversy. What was so polemical about this talented athlete? Was it because he was named Florida’s Player of the Year before he ever…