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Is there anything a person can do, or is there a sin they can commit, to irrevocably and irreparably condemn them to Hell - such as blasphemy, taking the mark, worshipping the enemy, or selling their soul? Find out on this episode of Ask a Bible...

The blot of racial bias stains the pages of church history. Prejudice is common. Partiality comes when we least expect it. Partiality even shows up when we show deference towards the wealthy or people of influence. This road leads people to fail to live up to the righteous standards of God.

There was a better path to be on, which meant to walk in the royal law. By showing love within the Body of Christ those rich in faith would be honored and partiality would be overcome. By showing love and mercy now, God will demonstrate His mercy towards us when we stand before Him at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio challenges us to consider our attitude and actions by examining the convicting words of James 2:8-13. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of James. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

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James had reminded the brethren that even in the Christian life there are trials and temptations. But something else had arisen in the ranks of the faithful. Self-deception and hypocrisy had taken root. Why? The words of James provide the answer.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio challenges us to consider our priorities by examining the convicting words of James 1:26-2:7. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of James. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

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Jesus had healed the sick and fed the masses. But now a storm had taken the disciples into despair. The One who had provided for the people had now sent them out into the stormy waters. There seemed to be little purpose for their struggle. Had their situation escaped the watchful care of the Savior? The disciples would learn the lesson that confronts every believer today. We can trust the Son even when the storms of life hit.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio highlights the faithfulness of God in John 6:16-29 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for believers today. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of John. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

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Does 1 John 1:9 lead us as believers to be in a constant state of confession? If we fail to confess our sins, how does this interact with our future rewards in Heaven? Can our failure to confess our sins negate our future rewards? Find out on this...

Tucked into one of the most familiar stories in the entire New Testament is a testimony of God using the insignificant to provide for His people. God often uses people we would least expect to demonstrate His grace. In God’s provision is the story of both His love and our need to trust in Him when we are tested in our faith.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio highlights the provision and love of God in John 6:1-15 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for believers today. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of John. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

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A man named Jesus had shown up in the land of Israel claiming to be the Messiah. Others had come before. Even more would come later. Was it possible that this man was worthy of the trust of the Hebrew people? Or, was He just a lunatic that needed to be dismissed? The answer was found in the words of Jesus. The Lord called for the people to believe in Him.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio highlights the witness of God in John 5:31-47 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for believers today. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of John. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

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Psalm 103 is a hymn of praise to God that overflows from a heart supremely devoted to the Lord. David surveyed the love and compassion of God towards His people. Believers can rest on the promise that God is keeping watch of His own. He defends them. He will step in and intervene. God will restore justice to the earth.

David explained that God revealed Himself to Moses and the people of Israel as a merciful and compassionate God. The grace of God leads to forgiveness for those who seek it. He knows our frailty and stands ready to show His mercy to us and to our children.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio highlights the amazing love of God in Psalm 103:6-18 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for believers today. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of Psalms. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at http://www.returntotheword.com

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James again reminds us that the trials of life are opportunities under God’s grace for growth in our faith and our walk with Christ. In these trials the temptation often comes to sin. God is not the one tempting us to sin because sin comes from within. Instead, God actively works in the world to bring men and women to redemption through the Gospel of Christ.

Failure to live according to our new identity in Christ is like looking in a mirror and forgetting who we have become. James was calling for believers to let the Word of God govern their lives.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio tackles James 1:17-25 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for believers today. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of James. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at ReturntotheWord.com

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The Church at Jerusalem had been forced to scatter. Persecution had arisen. James, a key leader of the Church, was used by God to write this early letter to the Jewish Christians.

How were these believers to respond to the trials they faced? Christians were instructed to look to the riches we have in Christ. We should glory in the position that we have been exalted to as children of God. James again reminds us that the trials of life are opportunities under God’s grace for growth in our faith and our walk with Christ. In these trials the temptation often comes to sin. God is not the one tempting us to sin because sin comes from within.

Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio tackles James 1:9-16 and unfolds the principles from this remarkable text for believers today. Come grow in your faith and knowledge of the book of James. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at ReturntotheWord.com

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