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Answering The Tough Questions of Scripture-Can All the Things I've Done Really Be Forgiven?

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Can All the Things I’ve Done Really Be Forgiven Summary: Second sermon i n a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at forgiveness through the uniqueness of Christ on the cross, the provision provided through Christ, and the scope of that provision. Series:Answering The Tough Questions of Scripture Scripture: John 14:6 Date: 19, February 2017 INTRODUCTION: Tough question! What we are really dealing with is two concepts – Guilt and Assurance. Two weeks ago we discovered that mankind is looking for a way to clear his conscience of guilt, because a guilty conscience convicts us of our guilt and in turn reveals that we are distant and under judgment. People are always looking for assurance. We want the sure thing. Assurance conquers guilt. Without assurance, we are always looking over our shoulders so to speak.  Edgar Allen Poe  in his story, The Tell-Tale Heart , writes this,…. “ The officers were satisfied....

Answering The Tough Questions of Scripture-How Can I Know God Exists

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How Can I Know God Exists Summary:  First sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at four areas regarding the existence of God: our conscience, nature, the Bible, and finally Jesus Himself. Series:  Answering The Tough Questions of Scripture Scripture:  Psalms 19:1-19:6  Date: 12, February 2017 INTRODUCTION: In  looking at the tough questions of Scripture  – Our first question,  “ How can I know God exists” , is an appropriate place to start. Every other question we will deal with or could deal with concerning Scripture is moot if there is no God. In fact the very Bible you and I have, without God, is immediately transformed from a divine inspiration, and into a series of ramblings and short stories. All that we have rests on the existence of God. I would like to look at four areas that reveal to us that God truly exists. Imagine a family of mice who lived all their live...