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Welcome to Anointed for Christ

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Welcome to Anointed for Christ, a ministry website offering Bible studies, Seminary Journey reflections, worship resources, and free Bible printables. These resources are designed to help individuals and families learn Scripture and pass God’s truth to the next generation. Anointed for Christ is guided by the calling expressed in Psalm 78:4–7: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.” Psalm 78:4–7, NIV That is the purpose behind this website. I want the next generation to know the ...
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If God Forgives Me, Why Do I Still Face Consequences for My Sin? – Part 2: Five Practical Examples

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Before we begin, I want to give everyone a brief update on my seminary journey. A few weeks before my seminary class was scheduled to start, my home life became chaotic. Amidst the sleep deprivation and stress, I felt the Lord lead me to delay starting my classes until the next semester. This came through prayer and seeking godly advice from others, so I decided to unenroll for the time being. When I did, I tried to contact Manna University. I called, emailed, posted on message boards, and did all I could to contact someone. To my surprise, no one responded to me. They have failed to respond to me to this day. It was then that I realized I needed to seek a different university. I am glad God showed me this, because it could have been difficult had I continued attending. So, for now, my search for a better university is underway. Until then, God has continued to reveal Himself to me through my studies of His Word and biblical Hebrew. Listen to This Article Prefer to li...
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If God Forgives Me, Why Do I Still Face Consequences for My Sin? - Part 1

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The short answer is because God wants us close to Him. When we sin, we choose to stray from God in our hearts. God wants us to know that sin offends Him and hurts our relationship with Him. I think this is one of the most important questions to ask when talking about sin, grace, and salvation. If Jesus Christ has forgiven me, why does forgiveness not simply erase everything? Why do my sinful choices still hurt me? Why does sin damage my personal relationships even after I repent? For many years, I struggled to understand all this. God warns us about sin because He wants us close to Him.
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