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576. The Will of God – It Has Been Done

December 4, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

The writer of Hebrews reflects upon a prophetic passage from the Psalms where we find a body was prepared for Jesus. Why? Sacrifices and burnt offerings God did not desire and He did not take any pleasure In them. The prophecy looked ahead to Christ coming to do the will of God by the sacrifice of Himself. By this offering, He took away the first covenant made with Israel, including the law, and established a second covenant. This resulted in our eternal salvation and sanctification. It was God’s will to bring an end to the need for further sacrifice.

575. How to Attain Perfection (the one-step plan)

November 27, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

God has a requirement for all of us: Be perfect as He is perfect. How do we go about this seemingly monumental task? It hardly sounds like a good news gospel if we're going to apply our own works and efforts, because we'll never meet that standard. However, there is another way for us to enter into a state of perfection - believe in the work of Jesus Christ. The Jewish people could not arrive at being perfect through trying to keep rules, commandments or offering repeated animal sacrifices; nor could they escape a sin consciousness that brought them more guilt. With one sacrifice of Himself, Jesus brought an eternal perfection… And it looks really good on you!

Train Yourself To Respond To The Devil’s Lies With Faith

November 26, 2016 by Sandra

Several years ago the Holy Spirit began to lead me to train myself to respond in faith in each situation I encounter in life. Now, am I claiming that I respond perfectly in faith all the time – no. But this reality show I began to live in at that time was and still is […]

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Feeling Rejected? Here’s What’s True About You

November 21, 2016 by Sandra

The pain of rejection is probably one of the worst kinds of pain. We’ve all experienced it – a nagging pain that makes you feel like you’ve been punched right in the stomach. But I have good news. Jesus understands! Look at this: Isaiah 53:3a says, He was despised and rejected by men, A Man […]

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Marriage Advice: From Disrespect to Respect

November 19, 2016 by Steve

Do you have a difficult time respecting your marriage partner? I did for many years, but now because of the work God’s grace has done in my heart I have a deep respect for my husband. Maybe my story in this four minute video can help and encourage you! If you have not yet made […]

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How To Make America Great Again

November 10, 2016 by Sandra

An election of historic proportions! That’s what they’re saying. The people have spoken! Congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence on this historic victory! In this post I want to focus on one thing – how we the people can truly Make America Great Again. It’s the reason I believe we witnessed […]

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Escape by Heather Rae Hutzel (Book Review)

November 9, 2016 by Michael Wilson

Jesus came to set us free. The Bible tells us that it was for freedom that Christ has set us free. Jesus told us that He came that we might have an abundant life. Freedom is a very important issue to God. Yet, it seems that so many Christians are not living in the

Now That I’m Under Grace, Should I Repent?

November 8, 2016 by Sandra

Someone emailed me today asking about whether or not she needs to repent now that she is under grace. This got me thinking, which is a good thing! These kinds of questions only serve to help me on my own journey of grace as I hash out my answers. Romans 2:4 says that the goodness […]

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571. The Old Commands Were Weak, Useless and Now Obsolete

October 30, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

When it comes to Christianity, religious institutions seem to be unable to resist the temptation to mix Jewish law with the good news message of the gospel. The combination of law and grace embedded in church doctrine has caused many believers to wallow around in sin and guilt. Jesus came to deliver us from the ministry of the letter with its commandments that brought death and condemnation, and He transferred us into the New Covenant ministry of the Spirit.

570. The New Way: “I Will Remember Their Sins No More”

October 23, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

The ministry of the law from the Old Covenant given to Israel brought a sin consciousness and a constant reminder of sins. The New Covenant would contrast that, with sin being taken away by the blood of Jesus, so that God would remember sins no more. The old way was made obsolete after the sacrifice of Christ, and would begin to disappear in the lives of new Jewish believers as they would grow in their understanding of this finished work.

Marriage Advice: From Insecurity to Security

October 22, 2016 by Sandra

Here’s some marriage advice from our 25th wedding Anniversary trip in Hawaii! If you have not yet made Jesus your Savior and received the wonderful joy that His finished work on the cross has provided for you to live in, please visit my page here titled Jesus In The Driver’s Seat. On this page I explain […]

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569. Are the 10 Commandments Written on Our Hearts?

October 16, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

In reference to the New Covenant, you may have been told that God would put his law, commandments and statutes in our minds and write them on our hearts. However, in the same passage, God declared the New Covenant would not be like the one made with Israel when they were delivered out of Egypt. Since the old law brought death, condemnation and increased sin, why would God choose to write it on our hearts, since it could not provide life or righteousness to us? There was a change of law with the new priesthood of Jesus Christ, and it brought a new heart to us with a new ministry that would far surpass the old way.