Dan Delzell

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  Mar 27, 2015

  Descriptive Terms in Scripture Carry Theological Weight

  Herbert Spencer said, "How often misused words generate misleading thoughts." This is especially true when attempting to explain what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The terms which Scripture uses to describe believers say a lot about our new identity, our new life, and our new priorities.

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  Mar 19, 2015

  The Source and the Solution for Guilt

  Feeling guilty at times is part of life. Unless of course your conscience is seared. The feelings of guilt are a natural byproduct of bad behavior. After all, that's the way God made us.

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  Mar 17, 2015

  An American Credo: 'I Know My Truth'

  In the movie, "Couples Retreat," four couples who are all friends travel to a tropical island resort in order to strengthen their marriages. During a therapy session with his wife, Dave (Vince Vaughn) gets a little defensive and tells their personal counselor, "I know my truth." Interesting, those four words pretty well sum up the dominant mindset in America over the past 50 years.

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  Mar 10, 2015

  What Would Jesus Say About Your Spirituality?

  Perhaps you are someone who says, "I am spiritual, but not religious." OK. What else? What are the core doctrines and principles of your spirituality? And most importantly, what would Jesus say about your spirituality?

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  Mar 8, 2015

  When Sinful Desires War Against Your Soul

  Everyone is a stranger in one of two ways. You are either a stranger to God, or a "stranger in the world." But you can't be both.

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  Mar 5, 2015

  7 Satanic Strategies to Distract From Christianity

  Pretend for a moment that you believe both God and Satan are real beings. And that God is omnipresent, while Satan is a fallen angel who can only be in one place at one time. God of course being the Creator, and Satan being the created being.

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  Feb 25, 2015

  When Jesus Says 'I Never Knew You'

  Unfortunately, this passage is often presented to genuine believers in an attempt to get them to "do more." Such badgering is not helpful, and can actually rob those weak in faith of the assurance of salvation. I suspect you have heard this passage used in such a way. But have you stopped to really think about not only what Jesus said, but what the hearers said to Christ? Or better yet, what they didn't say.

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  Feb 19, 2015

  Why Striving for Salvation Won't Save You

  Millions of people strive for salvation, while finding no rest in their unending efforts. At the same time, millions of others rest in their salvation, while then earnestly living for the one who died and rose to save them. So what's the difference?

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  Feb 17, 2015

  When God Meets Man on Mount Moriah

  God has never owed man a meeting. Yet throughout history, God has chosen various times and places for such encounters. And the places God chooses to meet man reveal a lot about God's nature and His purposes.

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  Feb 12, 2015

  40 Questions to Determine the True Religion

  Jesus Christ tended to ask plenty of questions during His time on earth. That's because questions help a person sort out fact from fiction. So why not try these questions on for size as you seek to identify the true religion amidst the various belief systems of the world.