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Theological questions answered from our library of 25,458 sermons and articles

Why is the law important for Christians?

The law highlights our need for Christ and does not justify us but directs us to Him.
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Why is the preaching of the Gospel important for Christians?

Preaching the Gospel is crucial as it is the means God uses to communicate His saving grace to the elect.
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Why is the second coming of Christ important for Christians?

Christ's return provides believers with hope, encouragement, and the promise of eternal life, highlighting the ultimate victory over sin and death.
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Why is total depravity important for Christians?

Total depravity highlights humanity's complete inability to come to God without divine intervention.
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How do we know Christ's righteousness is true?

Christ's righteousness is affirmed by Scripture, showing that through faith, believers are made righteous in Him.
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How do we know God cares for us?

God cares for us profoundly, as affirmed in 1 Peter 5:7, where we are encouraged to cast all our cares upon Him.
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How do we know God loves us?

God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice and His prayer for us, reminding us that we are cherished before the foundation of the world.
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How do we know God's providence is real?

God's providence is affirmed in the Catechism, outlining His all-encompassing governance over creation.
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How do we know Jesus is our mediator?

Hebrews 12:24 states that Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant, asserting His unique role between God and humanity.
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How do we know salvation is a gift from God?

Ephesians 2:8-9 confirms that salvation is a gift from God, not based on our works.
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How do we know that Christ's resurrection is true?

Christ's resurrection is affirmed by multiple eyewitness accounts and is foundational to the apostolic faith.
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How do we know that God's election is true?

God's election is affirmed through Scripture, emphasizing that it is based on His grace and purpose (Romans 8:30).
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How do we know that God's grace is sufficient for salvation?

God's grace is shown to be sufficient through Christ's work on the cross, where redemption and reconciliation are fully accomplished.
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How do we know that Jesus is the Savior?

Jesus is identified as the Savior in Matthew 1:21, which states He will save His people from their sins.
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How do we know the doctrine of Christ is true?

The doctrine of Christ is affirmed through Scripture, particularly the confession that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, which distinguishes true teachings from false ones.
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How do we know the doctrine of salvation by grace is true?

Salvation by grace is affirmed in Scripture as God’s gift, culminating in Christ's sacrificial death.
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What does it mean to be justified by faith?

Being justified by faith means being declared righteous before God through belief in Jesus Christ.
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What does it mean to have faith in Christ?

Faith in Christ involves believing His promises and accepting Him as Savior.
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What does the Bible say about being saved?

The Bible teaches that being saved is a gift of God, given by His grace, not by works.
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What does the Bible say about conversion?

Conversion is described in the Bible as the quickening of those who are spiritually dead, made alive through Christ.
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