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1. Temptation and Sin : There is a difference between being tempted and sinning. The Bible says, "Each one is tempted when he is enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin…" (Jas.1:14, 15). Sin is not born in our heart until the lust in our flesh has been allowed to... Read More

It is written in Hebrews 2:17 "Therefore He had to be made like His brethren in all things, that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God"... Jesus has undergone the pressure of every temptation that we can ever face. This is what gives us great encouragement i... Read More

These are quotes from sermons preached at RLCF Church in August 2010. Click here to listen to these sermons • God overlooks the years in which we were ignorant of His ways. But He is now calling us to turn around and obey Him (Acts 17:30). • Obedience to God is as much of a burden as wings are to a ... Read More

“Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5(AMP) Attitude flows from the Soul of the Person and right attitude refers to the consistency of Character that matches words and actions, vision and choice values and behaviors. Mind of Christ... Read More

A. Abram and Lot separate. 1. (1-4) Abram returns to the land promised to him. Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. And he went on his journey from the South as far as Bethel, to ... Read More

The term “christology” (from Greek christos meaning “anointed one” or “Christ”) refers to the study of Christ. It often includes such topics as the preexistence and eternality of Christ, OT prophecies about Christ, Christ’s humanity, deity, and incarnation, as well as the issue of his temptations an... Read More

The term “soteriology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, so„ter meaning “savior” or “deliverer” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of salvation. It often includes such topics as the nature and e... Read More

"Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh." (2 Cor. 4:10,11) H.A. IronsideThis... Read More

… the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining. He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in d... Read More

"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men" (Philippians 2:7). Many Christians today are busily engaged in serving the Lord under the wrong terms of service. In some cases they regard the service itself as the object of their Chri... Read More