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Identity can be found in Christ

Identity is defined as a noun. A noun is a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun). Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines identity as a noun: Sameness, as distinguished from similitude and diversity. We speak of the identity of goods found, the identity of persons, or of personal identity. The fact of being who or what a person or thing is. “he knows the identity of the bank robbers” for example. It is often observed of a young person or teenager, “They are having ...

The word ‘so’ and God’s love for us

For God so loved the world — John 3:16 In our first article we considered the God of John 3:16. We said that He was the great “I AM” of Exodus 3:14. He was also the Creator God of Genesis, and the God of Moses, Abraham, Daniel, Nicodemus, and the woman at the well. In this article, we want to move on to the next few words in our text, “so loved the world.” The word “so” has the meaning of, “marking degree of intensity, so greatly.” Sometimes we tell our grand-children, “I love you so much;” that means I love you a lot. These two words are describing the ...

The rescuing power of the Gospel

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. — 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Who will inherit the Kingdom of God? According to Scripture, those who have repented of their sin (Acts ...

Religion briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ...

Cemetery of Innocence brings awareness to abortion at St. Jude’s

MIFFLINTOWN — Parishioners of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Mifflintown are bringing awareness to widespread cases of abortion. The Cemetery of Innocence, a pro-life display on church property, is a showcase for the cause. According to the Pro-Life Federation, there are 618 ...

Thankfulness amidst adversity

How can I be thankful for that? When tragedy strikes a well-meaning soul says, “you should be thankful you didn’t have this happen.” Our legitimate response is, “wow, not helpful. Thanks.” Then we meet the soul who never seems to care about anything that happens. However, between Job’s comforters and blissful ignorance there is a medium way. It’s why I love the Psalms. They never sugar coat suffering. They echo the cry of Jesus [Quoting Psalm 22] “My God why have you forsaken me?” The Psalms offer a pattern for helpful lament or complaint, while tempered by thankfulness ...