Tag Archives: Forgiveness of sin

Your sins are canceled…now receive the gospel!

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Mel Wild

The gospel is the good news that brings great joy. We’ve been looking at how really over-the-top good this is from the first two chapters of Ephesians. Last time, we looked at the startling reality of experiencing God’s presence. This … Continue reading →

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How Jesus takes away our sin

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Mel Wild

When John the Baptist said of Jesus, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29), in what way should we look at this wonderful declaration? Of course, we must first see that it’s Jesus … Continue reading →

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Is God strictly just or is He equitable?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Mel Wild

Is God strictly just or is He equitable? Does it matter? This is a 1,000 year old debate between the Eastern and Western churches. In the West, we say God is strictly just so He must punish sin in order to … Continue reading →

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The absurdity of being too far gone to be forgiven

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Mel Wild

“God would never forgive someone like me….I’m too far gone.” Oh, really? What makes you so special? When we understand the gospel we realize that this statement is probably the most absurd thing a person could ever say.

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Our ministry

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Mel Wild

As far as I can tell, our ministry in Christ is two-fold. It’s about identity and reconciliation.  And we cannot do the latter with the right heart without seeing the former. Both have everything to do with connection–a life embraced, … Continue reading →

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