Should we focus on the positive?

I frequently endure criticism because my focus is often on sin and its prevalence in our culture.  It can arguably be said that this is unbiblical.  We are to think about those things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.  When we do this, when we think upon these things, maybe we don’t…
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Will those who abide in sin be saved?

In law school, we learned about legal tests.  The parts of the tests are typically referred to as prongs.  Each prong must be satisfied to pass the test.  For example, in tort law, negligence has a four-prong test.  It requires a duty, breach, cause and harm.  All four of these prongs must be satisfied for negligence to…
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Is faith without works dead?

Last night, I had a conversation with an extended family member about salvation. Romans teaches that we are saved by faith alone, not by works. I am well aware of this. However, what does it mean? How do you reconcile this with James, who teaches that faith without works is dead? And, how do you…
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