Category Archives: Forgiveness

Should I Be A Christian?

by Keith Sharp Introduction By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming … Continue reading

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“Hope After Failure,” by F.I. Stanley | A Review

by Keith Sharp Someone important to me gave me the book Hope After Failure by F.I. Stanley. He wrote inside the front cover, “I’ve studied it with the Bible and believe it to be true.” So, I have read the … Continue reading

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Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Keith Sharp | Parables of the Master Introduction The Master certainly had a way of making the scribes and Pharisees angry, so angry they eventually killed Him. He tried to explain Himself to them, but they wouldn’t listen. They were … Continue reading

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Divine and Human Forgiveness : Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Author : Keith Sharp Series : The Parables of the Master Text : Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction The story of the unmerciful servant is truly remarkable. The Master had just finished teaching His disciples – and us – what to do if … Continue reading

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Divine Forgiveness and Human Love : Parable of the Two Debtors

Author : Keith Sharp Series : The Parables of the Master Text : Luke 7:36-50 As the Master preached and performed miracles in Galilee a Pharisee named Simon invited him to his house to eat. Jesus ate with known sinners … Continue reading

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Jesus Our Example Of Forgiveness

Author : Keith Sharp Years ago I had a close friend who was a deacon in the congregation where I preached. He contracted to erect a new building for the congregation. One of the elders consistently and unreasonably complained at … Continue reading

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The Righteousness of God

Author : Ajayi Samuel Ojeva Most men who are conscious of God desire a right relationship with Him. This is rightly so, for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3: 23). “All we like … Continue reading

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The One Baptism

Author : Keith Sharp There have been several baptisms in past ages. There was Moses’ baptism “in the cloud and in the sea,” John’s baptism, Jesus’ baptism of suffering, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. At the end of … Continue reading

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Sin Leading To Death

Author : William Stewart The apostle John, near the end of his first epistle addresses sin in God’s people, and our reaction to it. He wrote: If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, … Continue reading

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Questions About Confession and Extending the Invitation

Questions Which is the correct way to confess your faults one to another: openly or speak to the leadership and he says it for you? The latter I’ve seen done only in the majority “white” congregations. Why is it right … Continue reading

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