So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.And because you belong to him, the powerof the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more… Continue reading Breaking the Chains of Guilt: Embracing Grace and Redemption
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Unlimited: The Greatest Commandment | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Greatest Commandment Jun 18, 2024 1997 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.Love… Continue reading Unlimited: The Greatest Commandment | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Commandment-Keeper | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Commandment-Keeper May 27, 2024 16857 This is the story about the Commandment-Keeper, Jesus and false assumptions: “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud,… Continue reading Unlimited: The Commandment-Keeper | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Man Who Went Away Sad | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Man Who Went Away Sad May 28, 2024 1822 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great… Continue reading Unlimited: The Man Who Went Away Sad | Good News Unlimited
All the Why’s Behind Philippians 4:8-9
Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking- 2nd Peter 3:1 NIV It’s way above my paygrade. Nevertheless, sometimes I wonder about the “why” of some of God’s commands. Most of the “why’s” are easy. Thou shalt not murder is self-explanatory (Exodus… Continue reading All the Why’s Behind Philippians 4:8-9
Unlimited: How To Nullify The Word Of God | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: How to Nullify the Word of God Apr 23, 2024 1612 And he continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions! For Moses said, ‘Honour your father and mother, and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’But you say that if… Continue reading Unlimited: How To Nullify The Word Of God | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: What Is Hypocrisy? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: What Is Hypocrisy? Apr 22, 2024 1292 So, the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled hands?” He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: “‘These people honour me with… Continue reading Unlimited: What Is Hypocrisy? | Good News Unlimited
The Atheist Who Is a Christian: You Can’t Have It Both Ways.Unlimited: The Traditions Of The Pharisees | Good News UnlimitedThe Atheist Who Is a Christian: You Can’t Have It Both Ways.
Unlimited: The Traditions of the Pharisees Apr 19, 2024 1645 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their… Continue reading The Atheist Who Is a Christian: You Can’t Have It Both Ways.Unlimited: The Traditions Of The Pharisees | Good News UnlimitedThe Atheist Who Is a Christian: You Can’t Have It Both Ways.
The Last Supper and the New Passover
Maundy Thursday is the least well-known of the Holy Week services. It is a celebration of the Last Supper, Communion, and the Passover meal that Jesus and his disciples were sharing together on the night before he died. Now, you may be asking why it is called Mandy Thursday. It’s kind of an interesting story.… Continue reading The Last Supper and the New Passover
Why God’s Instructions Are Important
The Psalmist made it plain why we should follow God’s instructions. In Psalm 119, He mentioned his regard for God’s decrees, regulations, and commands over eighty times. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Psalms 119:4-5 This Psalm begins by describing three qualities of those living… Continue reading Why God’s Instructions Are Important