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Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 – The Wise Man’s Conclusion: Life is Meaningless

Posted on June 20, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction Ecclesiastes is a startling book. The opening verses proclaim the utter meaninglessness of life. The writer has investigated every sphere of human activity, and found it void of lasting peace, contentment and satisfaction. Such findings were a great cause … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 – The Wise Man’s Findings: Pleasure, Work and Wisdom Produce Nothing That Lasts

Posted on June 15, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction In chapter 1 Solomon described the conclusions he reached when attempting to find lasting satisfaction, meaning and purpose without God in this world. The conclusions he reached were: Nothing currently brings lasting satisfaction, and no new thing will appear … Continue reading →

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Our Churches Depend on Love For Their Existence

Posted on January 15, 2011 by The Contender

Is it important to love Christ? After all if I can convince myself and others that the outward appearance is satisfactory, does it then matter what the heart is like? If you read our Lord’s instructions to the church at … Continue reading →

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The Cross – A Lesson In Loving The Family

Posted on January 8, 2011 by The Contender

Why did God institute marriage and not a partnership? Are there any differences between these two ideas and does it matter if there are? God created marriage between male and female (Gen 1:27) for fellowship (Gen 2:18), to help in God given … Continue reading →

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A Life Changing Book

Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Contender

The Apostle Paul gives a very clear and systematic presentation of the Gospel (the good news about Jesus Christ) in the book of Romans. Inaction, either for yourself or for others, is not an option after reading the book of … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Forgiveness

Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Contender

If we are unacquainted with our own sinfulness and holiness of God, the idea of God forgiving us seems easy – God will forgive my minor shortcomings won’t He? I am basically good after all, aren’t I? Martin Luther’s Search For Forgiveness … Continue reading →

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