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Read more about the article Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/12/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Why does God elect some and not others? How do I know that God chose me? The doctrine of election is gospel. Period. A key to understanding the biblical teaching…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?

Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?

  • Post author:Nathanael Brenner
  • Post published:2023/09/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”? About two-thirds. That is what I tell a couple as they are planning their wedding. About two-thirds of…

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Read more about the article Cleansed once and for all

Cleansed once and for all

  • Post author:Katie Augustine
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we have been cleansed from sin forever. Wouldn't it be nice to clean something once and then never have to clean it again? I would love…

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Read more about the article What does this mean for me? Article 3

What does this mean for me? Article 3

  • Post author:Greg Lyon
  • Post published:2022/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

How do you measure your value? How do you measure your value? Do you play the comparison game? A student is convinced that worth is measured in GPAs. A mom…

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Read more about the article Every day with Galatians

Every day with Galatians

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/Bible Reading Plan

Walk through the book of Galatians in 29 days with this set of Bible readings. First read the highlighted Bible verses. Then consider the additional commentary that is included from…

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Read more about the article The book of James: Active in good works

The book of James: Active in good works

  • Post author:Richard E. Lauersdorf
  • Post published:2020/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Paul is described as “the apostle of faith,” John as “the apostle of love,” Peter as “the apostle of hope,” and James as “the apostle of works.” For James, as…

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