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A Dangerous Prayer

The character Maverick, the F-14 pilot in Top Gun, and King David had something in common—neither was afraid to take the highway to the danger zone. Maverick defied authority, often putting himself and others at risk. His reckless maneuvers and tendency to abandon his wingman showed a pride-driven disregard for limits. King David, however, entered the danger zone out of humility. …

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The Decline of Man: A Study of Romans 1:18 through 1:32

The Apostle Paul’s epistle to the Christians in Rome has been called, “The Greatest Letter Ever Written,” a title not without merit, for this magnificent book is God’s guarantee not only of everlasting life, but also of complete freedom from the oppressiveness of sin to anyone who believes. All that mankind lost in Adam has been restored through Jesus Christ. …

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Groaning for Liberation? A study of Romans 8:19–28

Paradise is definitely lost. No doubt there are situations in your life that range anywhere from slightly less than perfect all the way to indescribably torturous. Then think about what is going on in the lives of people you know. Then, via television, newspapers, or the Internet, expand your concentric circles of awareness to the rest of the world, and …