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My main computer’s been in the shop for a while.

It’s been difficult updating truthsaves without it. I hope to get it back soon so I can continue my work.

In His service,

Eric

This poem by Belinda Van Rensburg creates a picture in my mind. I see the hand of Jesus, as He paints the world into existence. A mountain here, a valley there, a canyon over yonder.

All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 1:3 (ESV)

Check out Belinda’s poem here:

The Master Painter

Don’t forget to check out Belinda’s website.

We do not believe we live under the law. But it is our understanding that focusing on God’s commands will almost guarantee that we will fail to keep them. It is also our understanding that focusing on Christ and the walk in the Spirit will guarantee that we will keep them. As Scripture says, the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us who walk in the Spirit (Romans 8:4).

Check out Tim’s latest article:

Obeying God’s Commands

Sometimes you’ll hear a Christian say something like, “We’re all just a bunch of sinners.” I suppose one could consider it semantics, but we believe that viewing ourselves as “holy” and “blameless” and “set apart” is an integral part of conforming our minds to that image.

Here’s something else to consider. How does God view Christ-followers? Does the Bible really address it?

Tim tries to set out our view in the following article:

Sinners or Saints

Mike’s latest submission reminds us that following Jesus is not about remembering a litany of rules. It’s about a relationship with the Jesus of the Bible.

Read Mike’s latest poem:

Resolution

Also, check out Mike’s blog . . . Mike’s Odes.

The genealogy of Jesus presented by Matthew seems different than the genealogy presented by Luke. Why is this the case? What is the difference? Is one the genealogy of Joseph and the other the genealogy of Mary? Or are there simply irreconcilable differences between the two?

The Genealogy of Jesus Explained

Another inspirational poem by Robbie.

It’s easy to give in to temptation and the lures of the world. Sin calls to us daily. But we always have an option. We can give in to sin, which leads to misery, or we can give in to the Spirit and live a life of fulfillment and hope.

Mercy Me

Don’t forget! If you have a poem you’d like to submit (or a personal testimony), send it in! We’re called to share what Jesus has done for us. Sharing a poem or testimony is a simple way to do just that.

Jesus lived a sinless life. Then sinners tortured and killed Him. He died a sinner’s death. He died the death of a criminal, ridiculed and mocked.

Read this poem from Robbie:

A Sinless Man – A Sinner’s Death

Adultery. Theft. Greed. Lust. Lying.

Sometimes Christians sin. And sometimes, Christians sin deliberately. When we make conscious decisions to ignore God’s direction and do our own thing, we put Him to open shame.

As life progresses and sin expands, feelings of hopelessness and doubt creep in.

“I’ll never be able to change.”
“I’ve been doing this way too long.”
“I won’t pray anymore. God won’t listen to me anyway.”
“If I died tonight, I’d wake up in hell.”
“What if all this is just a waste of my time? Is there really an invisible God in the sky?”

Ongoing sin produces guilt, doubt and complacency.

But if willful or intentional sins cannot be forgiven, then none of us have any hope.

Read our latest article:  Will God Forgive Intentional Sin?