Tag Archives: Reconciliation

The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

For God so loved. . . His love is immutable, incomprehensible, immeasurable, impartial, and irresistible. His love is a source of strength and a stronghold in times of trouble. His love is faithful, flowing, fulfilling, final, forgiving, and forever. His … Continue reading →

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Understanding God’s Forgiveness

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. (NIV) Psalm 86:5 The nature of God is to forgive sins. God was even ready to forgive us while we were still His enemy … Continue reading →

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Our Mediator

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men– the testimony given in its proper time. (NIV) 1 Timothy 2:5-6 When the blood of Christ … Continue reading →

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New Covenant

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. (NIV) Hebrews 2:9 In … Continue reading →

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The Presence of Peace

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

When reconciliation occurs, the result of the removal of hostility is the presence of peace. Leon Morris writes in “The Cross in the New Testament” that, “peace means more than an end to hostilities. In the New Testament it is … Continue reading →

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