Tag: sin
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Three Fold Salvation – What is practising evil? – 2025.09.04
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What are we saved from? – 2025.09.02
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John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – Introduction – 2025.08.26
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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This Generation – 2025.08.22
Proverbs 30:11-14 (KJV)11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.14 There is a…
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Self deception – 2025.08.21
Proverbs 30:20 (KJV) Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. As we saw in yesterdays devotion (“No Excuses” http://missioncommunities.network/2025/08/20/no-excuses-2025-08-20/) when we sin we tend to make excuses and thereby deceive ourself. This excusing and deception will cause our hearts to be…
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No excuses – 2025.08.20
Proverbs 24:12 (KJV) If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? How often have we tired to excuse our sins or play innocent?…
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Atonement and Repentance – 2025.08.07
Proverbs 16:6 (KJV) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Let us be encouraged today and know with one hundred percent certainty that GOD the Father has shown great mercy to everyone by sending Jesus Christ His only begotten Son to pay for the…
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Forgiveness – PART 10 – Summary – 2025.08.06
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 9 – backsliding – 2025.08.05
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 8 – falling from grace – 2025.08.01
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 7 – sin leading to death – 2025.07.31
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 6 – the unforgivable sin – 2025.07.30
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 5 – who can forgive – 2025.07.29
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 4 – essential for unity – 2025.07.25
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 2 – do not stop – 2025.07.23
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 1 – what is it – 2025.07.20
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Asking for mercy – 2025.07.17
Psalms 143:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Let us all be encouraged today, knowing that everyone can call…
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His mercy endures forever – 2025.07.08
Psalms 136:1-9 (KJV)1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for…
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Blameless – 2025.07.04
Luke 23:4 (KJV) Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. “Luke 23:13-15 (KJV) And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, [14] Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth…
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Blessing in not being offended – 2025.06.18
Luke 7:23 (KJV) And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Be encouraged today that if Jesus Christ does not offend you that you are blessed. You are blessed even if people don’t like you because you believe in and follow Jesus Christ. “Matthew 10:21-25 (KJV) And the brother shall deliver up…
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Worshiping Jesus Christ – 2025.05.31
Matthew 28:16-17 (KJV)16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. He won the victory over sin, death and hell. “1 Corinthians 15:55-56 (KJV) O death, where is thy…
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Cub of Salvation – 2025.05.30
Psalms 116:13 (KJV) I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.This is part of the response to the question in the verse above. “Psalms 116:12 (KJV) What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” The LORD GOD Almighty, who created the heavens and…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 13 – 2025.05.28
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV)10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.12 Let the field be joyful, and all that…
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Righteous before GOD – 2025.05.07
Genesis 7:1 (KJV) And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Noah was righteous before GOD in his generation. Because of this he and His family were saved from the flood. For Him, his family and the…
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Days of Noah – 2025.05.06
Genesis 6:5-8 (KJV)5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.7 And the LORD said, I…
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How to rule over sin – 2025.05.03
Genesis 4:4-8 (KJV)4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.6 And the LORD said unto…
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One of the tactics of deception – 2025.05.02
Genesis 3:1-8 (KJV)1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of…
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Goodness and Mercy – Psalms 23 Part 28 – 2025.04.25
Psalms 23:6 (KJV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. GOD is omnipresent. No one can hide from Him. His goodness and mercy are therefore everywhere.“Psalms 139:7-12 (KJV) Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither…
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Goodness and Mercy – Psalms 23 Part 26 – 2025.04.23
Psalms 23:6 (KJV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. What is mercy?Free Dictionary defines it as: Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one’s power; clemency. Compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or…
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Jesus Christ on the cross – 2025.04.18
John 19:28-30 (NKJV)28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!”29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.30 So when Jesus had received…